Why is a workplace assessment important?

The law requires all companies with employees to conduct a workplace assessment (APV) at least every three years, and whenever there are significant changes to the work or how it is performed. A good APV maps out the work environment, highlights areas where the workplace is performing well, and identifies any areas for improvement.

A workplace assessment can ensure a healthy work environment

The purpose of the workplace assessment is to identify areas of your work environment that require action. Many companies achieve both a better work environment and increased well-being once the workplace assessment process is complete. Well-being in the workplace is essential for creating the best possible conditions for your employees.

If there are workplace safety issues that pose a serious risk to employees’ safety or health, the company must address the problem immediately. The action plan must include a prioritization of the identified issues, the order in which they are to be resolved, when this is to take place, and who is responsible for ensuring that it happens.

How is a workplace safety assessment conducted?

The workplace assessment must be prepared in writing and may be stored in either paper or electronic format. It must simply be accessible to all employees and management, so that everyone can see whether the focus areas identified in the workplace assessment are being addressed.

The occupational health and safety organization must be involved throughout the entire process; therefore, the workplace assessment must be signed by the occupational health and safety representative, the supervisor, and the occupational health and safety committee. In addition, it is beneficial to involve all employees or individual departments/groups of employees in decisions that affect them.

When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration conducts an inspection, they may ask to see the workplace risk assessment to verify that it meets the requirements. If there are no issues at all, this must be clearly stated in the workplace risk assessment.

Get help with your workplace assessment from Acture

A workplace assessment from Acture maps out your work environment so you can immediately begin optimizing it. With a workplace assessment in hand, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of your health and safety practices, enabling you to prevent injuries and ensure employee well-being.

At Acture, we always work with you to agree on a questionnaire so that we can assess the work environment in the best possible way. This is an important process. We never provide one-size-fits-all solutions; instead, we tailor our approach to your needs, which is our core mission at Acture. Well-being and productivity go hand in hand, which is why it is crucial for every company to prioritize workplace health and safety assessments.

Get a no-obligation quote from Acture today. It’s the first step toward better workplace health.