Health & Safety Risk Assessment

HEALTH & SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT

Premises / business: Premises / business name​ Assessed by: Assessor name​ on Assessment date

This general workplace risk assessment is carried out under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 ("HSWA 1974") and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 ("MHSWR 1999"). A written record is required where 5 or more people are employed; it is recommended good practice for smaller businesses in any event.

1. HAZARDS IDENTIFIED 1.1. Hazards identified​

2. WHO MIGHT BE HARMED AND HOW 2.1. Who might be harmed​

3. EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES 3.1. Existing control measures​ COSHH: a separate assessment has been carried out for the hazardous substances used on site, including cleaning and sanitising chemicals. Safety data sheets are held and accessible, containers are labelled and stored securely, decanting into unlabelled containers is prohibited, and staff are trained in safe use and in the first-aid response to exposure. First aid and reporting: first-aid provision is based on a first-aid needs assessment, with a stocked first-aid box and a named appointed person or trained first aider. An accident book is maintained, and incidents that are reportable under RIDDOR 2013 are notified to the HSE within the required time.

4. RISK RATING 4.1. Overall risk rating after existing controls: Overall risk ratingLowMediumHigh.

5. FURTHER ACTIONS REQUIRED 5.1. Further action required​ 5.2. Responsible for completing further actions: Responsible for further actions​.

6. VULNERABLE WORKERS 6.1. Young workers / new & expectant mothers note​

7. REVIEW 7.1. This assessment must be reviewed regularly and whenever the work, workplace, or workforce changes significantly. Next review due: Next review date.

SIGNATURES Assessor ______________ / Assessor name​ /