Document background
The Hazard Report Form is a crucial workplace safety document required under Austrian labor law, particularly the ArbeitnehmerInnenschutzgesetz (ASchG) and related regulations. This form serves as an essential tool for documenting and addressing workplace hazards, ensuring compliance with legal obligations for hazard reporting and risk management. It should be used whenever an employee, supervisor, or safety officer identifies a potential safety risk or hazard in the workplace. The form captures detailed information about the nature of the hazard, location, potential risks, affected parties, and immediate actions taken, while also initiating the formal process for hazard assessment and remediation. This standardized reporting mechanism helps organizations maintain consistent safety standards, protect workers, and create a documented trail of safety-related observations and actions.
