This factsheet outlines key developments in 2025 affecting workforce management.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\nDownload Now<\/a> <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n Finding out what hazards are present in the workplace is the first part of conducting workplace safety assessments. You should identify hazards towards both employees during their work and those who may visit your workplace but are not members of your staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Likewise, to determine what hazards are present in your workplace, carefully look around your workplace and think about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, it is helpful to ask your workforce what they consider hazards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When identifying the workplace hazards, think about how others are affected rather than solely your workforce. You should also think about those in your workforce who are vulnerable, as this may affect what you consider to be a workplace hazard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Examples of elements to consider in your workplace safety assessment are:<\/p>\n\n\n\nIdentifying Hazards in Your Workplace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you are an employer with five or more employees, you are legally required to record your significant findings. Importantly, you must record:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- what the hazards identified are;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- how they may cause harm and to whom; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- the actions you are taking to control the risk caused.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
You should ensure you identify specific details of vulnerable groups, such as pregnant women or disabled workers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Notably, you do not have to remove all <\/i>workplace safety risks. However, you must do everything reasonably practicable to protect others from being hurt. In other words, you must assess the level of risk with what you need to do to control it, where you will consider the required money, time and trouble for doing so. <\/p>\n\n\n
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- what equipment your workforce uses;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- if there are currently any unsafe ways of working;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- if your workforce uses chemicals or substances;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- what the condition of your workplace<\/a> is;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- what accidents have happened in the past where you may want to check your accident records to remind yourself; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- workplace activity which only occurs now and then.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- electrical safety;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- fire safety;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- manual handling;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- dangerous substances;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- work which could cause repetitive strain injury;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- work which could cause stress;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- elements that could contribute to the risk of violence;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- elements that could affect the risk of infectious disease;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- risky tasks such as using chemical substances when cleaning; and <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- how your workplace is organised such as working hours, lone working or other systems of work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\n
- the way your workforce works<\/a>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n