The Essentials of Risk Assessments
By law, The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires organisations to protect employees and others from harm in the workplace.
Risk Assessments form an integral part of an organisations occupational health and safety management plan, they help to:
Create awareness of hazards and risk
Identify who may be at risk including employees, visitors and members of the public
Prevent injuries or illnesses
Determine if existing control measures are adequate for a particular hazard, or should new controls be implemented
Meet health & safety and environment legal requirements
Avoid hefty fines
Your Legal Obligation
By law, businesses must protect employees and others from harm in the workplace, as required by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. This makes it essential to carry out risk assessments carefully and regularly, since they are a key part of any organisation’s health and safety management.
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