OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT (OHRA) TEMPLATE Occupational Health Risk Assessment is not only a legal duty but also good for business. Avoiding and reducing risks reduces work-related accidents and health problems, leading to cost benefits and improved productivity. It is a dynamic process that allows companies and organisations to put in place a proactive policy for managing occupational risks. This template is designed for safety officers, EHS managers, and employers who handle hazardous chemicals and substances in the workplace. It follows the structured five-step OSH methodology endorsed by EU-OSHA and integrates directly with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management to give you a complete, audit-ready risk assessment record. 01 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT (OHRA) TEMPLATE Note: The templates/guides in our Content Library were created by the SDS Manager Team to help you manage site operations effectively. They are provided as reference tools and should be tailored to match your specific project needs, company policies, and industry standards. SDS Manager does not guarantee that these templates meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Users are responsible for reviewing and adapting each template to ensure compliance with their operational and legal obligations. 01 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT (OHRA) TEMPLATE PART A — COMPANY & ASSESSMENT INFORMATION PART B — THE FIVE-STEP RISK ASSESSMENT PROCESS Company Name Site / Facility Department / Work Area Assessment Reference No. Date of Assessment Date of Next Review Lead Assessor Name & Title Workers / Teams Consulted Approved By Note: The overall responsibility for identifying, assessing and preventing risks at the workplace lies with the employer, who must guarantee that the OSH risk management activities are properly executed. The employer can delegate this function, but not the responsibility, to occupational health and safety specialists or occupational physicians. A hazard is a source or situation with the potential to cause injury and ill health, or an adverse effect on the physical, mental or cognitive condition of a person. A risk is the combination of the likelihood of occurrence of a work-related hazardous event or exposure, and the severity of injury or ill health that can be caused by the event or exposure. Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and product labels to identify chemicals with low exposure limits, high volatility, or those used in large quantities or unventilated spaces. Identify activities that may result in skin exposure to chemicals. Identify physical hazards, including excessive noise, elevated heat, and sources of radiation. Identify biological hazards such as infectious diseases, moulds, or toxic plants. Identify ergonomic risk factors such as heavy lifting, work above shoulder height, repetitive motions, or significant vibration. STEP 1 — IDENTIFY THE HAZARDS How to identify hazards in your workplace: 02