What are the legal requirements for a risk assessment?

The law states that a risk assessment must be ‘suitable and sufficient’, ie it should show that:

• a proper check was made.
• you asked who might be affected.
• you dealt with all the obvious significant risks, taking into account the number of people who could be involved.

What is a risk assessment in health and safety?

Risk assessment is the process of assessing the risks to workers’ safety and health from workplace hazards. It is an examination of all aspects of work that considers: what could cause injury or harm. whether the hazards could be eliminated and if not.

What are the 5 steps identified by the HSE for risk assessment?

The Health and Safety Executive’s Five steps to risk assessment.

What are the 4 types of risk assessment?

Different approaches to risk assessments can even be used within a single assessment.

• Qualitative Risk Assessments.
• Quantitative Risk Assessments.
• Generic Risk Assessments.
• Site-Specific Risk Assessments.
• Dynamic Risk Assessments.
• Remember.

Can anyone carry out a risk assessment?

It is the responsibility of the employer (or self-employed person) to carry out the risk assessment at work or to appoint someone with the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to do so.

What are the 3 points to consider during a risk assessment?

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advises employers to follow five steps when carrying out a workplace risk assessment:

• Step 1: Identify hazards, i.e. anything that may cause harm.
• Step 2: Decide who may be harmed, and how.
• Step 3: Assess the risks and take action.
• Step 4: Make a record of the findings.

How does health and safety at Work Act 1974 work?

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Risk Assessment. The risk assessment to be carried out by a competent person in accordance with the 1992 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP). This risk assessment will be written up, and be made available to all staff.

What was the purpose of the HASAWA 1974 Act?

It aims to minimize the risk involved at a workplace and looks after the welfare of the people working. It clearly lays down guidelines and duties for employers, contractors, managers, people in control at work, employees and general persons. The European union laws of workplace health and safety also takes into account the HASAWA 1974 act.

Why do you need a health and safety risk assessment?

Managing health and safety is no different – you need to manage it to ensure that you, your workers, family members and others are safe at work. Risk assessment is a careful look at what, in your business, could cause harm to people, so that you can decide whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more.

Are there other regulations which compliment the HSWA 1974?

These other regulations which compliment the HSWA 1974 are simply secondary, or supporting pieces of legislation. The secondary parts make it easier for small changes,updates or additions to be made to existing law.