Document background
The Simple Risk Assessment is a fundamental document required under Austrian workplace safety legislation, specifically the ArbeitnehmerInnenschutzgesetz (ASchG) and related regulations. It should be used by organizations to systematically identify and evaluate workplace hazards, determine appropriate control measures, and document their safety management approach. This document is legally required to be maintained and updated regularly, particularly when workplace changes occur. It serves multiple purposes: ensuring legal compliance, protecting worker safety, documenting risk control measures, and providing a basis for safety training and procedures. The assessment must be conducted in accordance with Austrian standards and EU safety directives, with particular attention to specific risks in the workplace and vulnerable worker groups.
