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Risk mapping is one of the most well-known topics in Occupational Safety. Most technical courses (if not all) have a specific subject on this subject and the vast majority of professionals in the field know what it is about. However, knowing what it is about does not necessarily mean knowing how to “decipher” and prepare this document, which is why we are going to talk about this subject now. NR-05 briefly mentions the risk map in item A of item 5.16 to inform that it is one of the CIPA’s attributions. According to the aforementioned item, the map must be prepared with the participation of the largest possible number of workers and support from the SESMT (when applicable). There is a reason to request the largest possible number of workers. It is the fact that, when it comes to risks in the workplace, there is nothing better than the workers themselves who are exposed to these risks to talk about them, to put on paper where they are and their level of severity, right? The map will serve to alert and inform those who enter an environment about the occupational risks to which they will be exposed. The map provides a complete diagnosis even before the environment is entered, as it is suggested that it be placed outside, precisely so that the risks of an environment are known in advance. It is essential to know about the symbols used, since the map must be direct and objective. Therefore, it makes no sense for workers and visitors to a given environment not to know the elements covered by the document, as this would render it useless, since the risks would not be identified by its “readers”. But what is so complex about understanding a risk map? Absolutely NOTHING. But some elements need to be known, learn more by watching the video. #RiskMap #NR-5 #CIPA