Risk factors

The examination of all fundamentally possible risk factors is the basis for the identification and assessment of hazards at the workplace.

In the following sections, you will receive detailed information on risk factors that can occur at work. All significant effects on people that can lead to accidents and work-related health hazards are taken into account.

  • The information on the individual hazard factors each includes the following sections
  • Introduction (for complex topics only),
  • Nature and effect of the hazard factors,
  • Limit values and assessment criteria,
  • Occupational safety and health measures,
  • Reference sources (laws, ordinances, regulations, standards, literature) and
  • Text modules for checklists and forms.

For further detailed information please refer to our German Website.