The Risk Assessment Document

There is no real difference between the DUER and the DUERP. DUER, for Single Risk There is no fundamental difference between DUER and DUERP. DUER (Single Risk Assessment Document) was the commonly used abbreviation. Since the 2022 reform, the official term is DUERP (Single Document for the Assessment of Occupational Risks). This change emphasises that the document specifically concerns occupational risks and is part of a broader prevention approach. The content and obligations remain the same: identifying, analysing and preventing workplace risks.
Assessment  Document, was the most commonly used abbreviation until recently. Since the 2022 reform, the official term has become DUERP, for Single Occupational Risk Assessment Document. The purpose of this change is to reiterate that the document deals specifically with work-related risks and comes under an overall prevention approach. The content and obligations remain the same: to identify, analyse and prevent occupational risks in the company.

Yes, the Risk Assessment Document is mandatory for all companies as soon as the first employee is hired, in accordance with the French Labour Code. It must list and assess all occupational risks (physical, chemical, psychosocial, etc.). Failure to comply may result in penalties in the event of a labour inspection or workplace accident.

The Risk Assessment Document must be updated at least once a year. It must also be revised whenever significant changes affect working conditions (new equipment, reorganisation, new premises, etc.) or when new risk information becomes available. Regular updates ensure effective prevention and demonstrate legal compliance.