Who is accountable for conducting a hazard assessment at the workplace?

The employer is ultimately responsible for conducting a hazard assessment in the workplace. This responsibility stems from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, which stipulate that employers must provide a safe working environment for their employees. This includes identifying potential hazards and implementing measures to mitigate them.

The employer must evaluate workplace conditions, processes, and equipment to recognize any potential risks to employee safety and health. This proactive approach allows for the implementation of safety protocols, training, and necessary modifications to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

While employees may participate in identifying hazards and the safety officer plays a role in promoting safety practices, it is the employer's duty to create a comprehensive hazard assessment as part of their overall responsibility for workplace safety. Additionally, product manufacturers provide crucial information about their products, but they are not responsible for the hazard assessment related to the workplace context in which those products are used.