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An Area Risk Assessment is a mandatory document under Danish workplace safety legislation, required for all workplaces to ensure compliance with the Danish Working Environment Act and related regulations. The assessment must be conducted to identify and evaluate potential hazards in a specific area or facility, considering all relevant risk factors including physical, chemical, environmental, and psychosocial hazards. This document is essential for organizations operating in Denmark to demonstrate due diligence in risk management and workplace safety. The Area Risk Assessment should be regularly updated, particularly when significant changes occur in the workplace or at intervals specified by Danish regulations. It forms the basis for safety protocols, emergency procedures, and ongoing risk management strategies, while also serving as a key reference document for workplace inspections by the Danish Working Environment Authority (Arbejdstilsynet).
