To assess technical installations proactively and decide whether special inspections are necessary to protect employees and third-parties based on the potential risks they pose, a research project called Criteria to assess the risks posed by technical installations was performed. It looks at the effect that potentially dangerous installations can have beyond the immediate surroundings and to what extent inspections can affect how safe technical installations are based on the quality and frequency of the inspections. The results can help determine which technical installations are so dangerous that they require additional monitoring by third-parties and which safety measures for handling these installations should be regulated by law.