The HSE state that you must make a ‘suitable and sufficient assessment’ of risks to employees health and safety. This includes risks created because of your work that are going to affect people not in your employment.

If a company has 5 or more employees, including directors and any part time staff, all risk assessments must be documented to ensure efficient communication.

It is important employees are trained in line with the risk assessments that are relevant to their job role.

Risk assessments must be reviewed every 12 months, after an accident or incident, and after a significant change – such as a change in equipment being used.

Does your company employee 5 or more people? If so, are all of your risk assessments documented?

If you’d like any support regarding your risk assessments, don’t hesitate to get in touch.