A health and safety risk assessment identifies potential hazards in a workplace. It evaluates the risks they pose and recommends measures to control or eliminate them. Regular assessments help businesses meet legal duties, protect employees, and reduce accidents. At New Heights Installations, we conduct health and safety risk assessments. We help warehouses, offices, and commercial buildings meet regulations and create safer workspaces.
A health and safety risk assessment allows businesses to identify potential hazards, assess the risks, and establish control measures. It protects employees, ensures legal compliance, and creates a safer working environment.
Workplace risk assessments need regular reviews. They are especially important when work processes, equipment, or premises change. Generally, an annual review is recommended to maintain compliance and address new risks.
Business owners, employers, or health and safety officers are required by law to ensure a suitable risk assessment is done. Many businesses choose professional assessors for thoroughness and legal peace of mind.
Yes, even small businesses are required by law to complete risk assessments. Failure to do this can lead to enforcement action, fines, or prosecution if an incident occurs without proper safety measures.
Yes, risk assessments should be constantly reviewed and updated after an accident or near-miss. Quickly reviewing risks can stop future problems and shows a proactive stance on workplace safety.