Overview

Comprehensive baseline assessment of all occupational health stressors present in the workplace. The OHRA serves as the foundation for the employer’s occupational hygiene programme and determines which specific surveys and quantitative monitoring are required.

Methodology

  • Walk-through assessment of all work areas, processes, and tasks
  • Identification of all health stressors: physical (noise, illumination, thermal), chemical (dust, fumes, gases), biological (Legionella, moulds), and ergonomic
  • Qualitative risk ranking per stressor per area/task
  • Determination of which stressors require quantitative monitoring

What You Receive

  • OHRA report covering all identified health hazards across the facility
  • Risk matrix per stressor per work area
  • Prioritised list of surveys/monitoring required
  • Recommendations for immediate controls and a phased compliance plan
Applicable Legislation:
OHS Act 85 of 1993 Section 8; All subsidiary regulations (NIHL, HCS, Asbestos, Lead, Ergonomics, ERW).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an OHRA the same as a risk assessment?
An OHRA is specifically focused on health hazards and stressors in the workplace (noise, chemicals, dust, ergonomics, etc.). It is different from a general safety risk assessment which covers hazards like falls, machinery, and fire.
Should we do an OHRA first before individual surveys?
Ideally yes. The OHRA identifies which specific surveys are needed for your site, ensuring you don’t waste money on surveys that aren’t relevant and don’t miss ones that are.