Occupational health and safety risk assessment (APV)
A health and safety risk assessment (APV) is a legal requirement in Denmark for all companies with employees. It is a structured process designed to identify, assess, and manage risks related to employee health and safety in the workplace. A thorough APV helps prevent accidents, reduces sick leave, and improves productivity.
Why Is a health and safety risk assessment Important?
An APV isn’t just about compliance—it’s a vital tool for creating a safe, healthy, and efficient work environment. By identifying potential hazards and involving employees in the process, companies can:
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Reduce workplace accidents and illnesses
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Minimize absenteeism and sick leave
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Increase employee satisfaction and engagement
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Comply with Danish health and safety legislation
The 4 Phases of an APV
A high-quality APV consists of the following four phases:
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Uncover and Assess Risk
Identify physical, mental, and organizational risks in the work environment. -
Include Sick Leave
Consider patterns and causes of absenteeism as part of the risk picture. -
Make an Action Plan
Develop concrete solutions to address the identified issues. -
Implement the Action Plan and Follow Up
Put the plan into action and evaluate its effectiveness over time.
Online OHS Course
Apropos Kommunikation is an authorized provider of the Occupational Health and Safety-course for health and safety representatives (AMR)
and supervisors who are part of the Occupational Health and Safety Organization (AMO) in Denmark.
Our OHS traing covers all relevant topics:
- The formal legal basis for occupational health and safety
- Roles and responsibilities within the OHS organization (AMO)
- Key concepts within occupational health and safety law - incl. the annual health and safety discussion
- Rights, duties, and responsibilities of employees and employers
- Preventive occupational health and safety work
- The APV-process and APV-requirements
- Psychological work environment
Our experienced occupational health and safety team
Our certified team of occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals offers over 20 years of hands-on experience in providing effective, compliant, and sustainable workplace safety training solutions.
All our OHS trainers are officially approved by the Danish Working Environment Authority and fully accredited by the Danish Accreditation Institution. This ensures your business receives high-quality, legally compliant occupational health and safety training that meets all mandatory requirements.
Do you need help with your APV? Please contact us, and we'll help you.
Apropos Kommunikation ApS
Slotsmarken 18, 2.
DK-2970 Hørsholm
