Using 'risk cards' to assess and handle risks

At Corus Tubes Maastricht, the processing of raw materials (large rolls of steel) and the production and storage of tubes involves many risks. Poor risk assessment can have very serious consequences. It was observed that although many ‘toolbox talks’ had been held on the subject, some employees were still not sure how they were supposed to assess risks. To make things clearer, so-called ‘risk cards’ were produced and issued to every employee.