Identification of threats to the position of a transport worker in Legnica Copper Smelter and Refinery

The paper presents the major issues concerning the assessment of working conditions - harmful and disruptive factors occurring in theselected position of the transport worker at HM Legnica. To assess the risk of occupational hazard two methods have been applied: themethod according to PN-N-18002: 2000 (a 3-step method) and Risk Score method. The applied methods were compared and assessedpaying special attention to usefulness and accuracy in carrying out further assessments of test positions in HM Legnica. Additionally, thework carried out in this paper includes detailed analysis of: the organization of the work process, the type of instruments and carrying out operations as well as the conditions of the working environment. The most important threats were identified. An important element of this work was to make a risk assessment of occupational hazard and give the necessary actions which should be taken to minimize all risks.