Auditing Occupational Risks

This book discusses current and essential issues regarding occupational risks in power substation: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT, THE METHODOLOGY FOR AUDITING COMPLIANCE WITH LEGAL PROVISIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS TO WHICH THE ORGANIZATION SUBSCRIBES - NATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY - N.R.D.I.O.S. BUCHAREST and AUDITING COMPLIANCE WITH LEGAL PROVISIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS TO WHICH THE ORGANIZATION SUBSCRIBES AT A 400/220/20 kV POWER SUBSTATION. Auditing occupational risks in power substations is a critical component of ensuring the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of electrical infrastructure. Power substations present numerous occupational hazards - including electrical shocks, arc flashes, electromagnetic exposure, fire risks, confined spaces, and ergonomic challenges - that can result in severe injuries or fatalities if not properly managed. This study examines the systematic process of auditing occupational risks, emphasizing the identification, evaluation, and control of hazards through structured methodologies such as risk matrices, safety inspections, and compliance assessments with standards.