Risk Assessments
We all hear the term risk assessment banded around on a daily basis but what does it mean and in particular what does it mean to you, the UK’s employers.
A risk assessment identifies:
What could go wrong and to whom
What control measures are in place
What else could we do to reduce the risk to our employees and others
The HSE recommend a five step approach to risk assessment. This is:
- Identify the hazards
- Decide who might be harmed and how
- Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
- Record your findings and implement them
- Review your assessment and update if necessary
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 compels employers of more than five people to ensure that these are written and regularly reviewed.
"From experience, many of our customers see risk assessments as a confusing and time-consuming exercise so they get left or get done half-heartedly. They appoint us to help them complete risk assessments on their behalf and then assist them in implementing the control measures suggested."
Jerome Timbrell
Managing Director C2 Safety
We pride ourselves on only suggesting sensible pragmatic solutions to problems that reflect the degree of risk posed, whilst being cost-sensitive.
