Document background
The Job Risk Assessment is a mandatory document under Austrian workplace safety legislation, specifically required by the ArbeitnehmerInnenschutzgesetz (ASchG) and associated regulations. It must be prepared when new workplaces are established, when significant changes occur in work processes, or when new hazards are identified. The assessment systematically evaluates workplace risks, documents existing safety measures, and outlines required improvements. It covers physical hazards, chemical exposures, ergonomic factors, psychological stressors, and other workplace risks. The document must be regularly reviewed and updated, particularly after workplace accidents or when new safety information becomes available. It serves as a cornerstone of workplace safety management and as evidence of compliance with Austrian occupational safety and health requirements.
