RI&E
Dutch Workplace Risk Assessment

1. Identify All Workplace Hazards

Systematically identify all hazards across the organisation, including:

• Physical and safety risks — falls, machinery, electrical, fire
• Chemical and biological exposure — hazardous substances, biological agents
• Ergonomic risks — workstation design, manual handling, repetitive tasks
• Psychosocial workload (PSA) — stress, workload, aggression, bullying, sexual intimidation

2. Determine Who Might Be Harmed

Identify all groups potentially affected:

• Permanent employees
• Temporary and agency workers (uitzendkrachten)
• Contractors and subcontractors
• Vulnerable workers — young workers, pregnant employees, workers with disabilities
• Visitors and members of the public

3. Evaluate Risks

Assess each hazard for:

• Likelihood of exposure and harm occurring
• Severity of potential consequences
• Number of workers affected
• Adequacy and effectiveness of existing control measures

4. Record Findings in the RI&E Document

Document:

• All identified hazards and risk evaluations
• Existing control measures and their effectiveness
• Required improvements and additional measures

This documented RI&E must be retained and made accessible.

5. Create the Plan van Aanpak

The Plan van Aanpak must define:

• What prevention and control actions are required
• Who is responsible for each action
• Deadlines and timelines
• Budget and resource allocation
• How progress will be monitored and reported

6. Certified Review (kerndeskundige toetsing)

For companies with 25+ employees, the RI&E must be reviewed by a certified kerndeskundige to confirm completeness, reliability, and compliance with the Arbowet.

7. Ongoing Review, Update & Continuous Improvement

The RI&E and Plan van Aanpak must be living documents — reviewed and updated whenever circumstances change and as part of continuous improvement.