The article deals with the assessment of risks associated with safety. A study on the materials of a special assessment of working conditions (SOUT) in the processing industry. The risk factors affecting the health of workers are described. The calculation of the risk assessment of the impact of classes of working conditions and harmful production factors in the workplace and workers according to a special assessment of working conditions. According to the results of the study and assessment of risks of labor protection revealed that the largest number of jobs and workers are affected by noise and the severity of labor, for which the risk values are among the largest and correspond to high (intolerable) risk. Recommendations on risk management strategy are given.