Risk Assessment in The Workplace. Part 3.
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Risk Assessment in the Workplace: Part 3
Overview
As a small business owner, understanding and implementing workplace risk assessments is crucial. Not only is it a legal requirement, but it also helps prevent accidents and potential claims.
Key Points
Recording Your Findings
For businesses with fewer than five employees, documenting your risk assessment isn’t mandatory, but it’s beneficial. If your workforce includes five or more employees, you must document the significant hazards and your assessment results.
Examples:
- Electrical Installations: Ensure insulation and earthing are checked and functioning properly.- Welding Fumes: Implement local exhaust ventilation and maintain regular checks.
Make sure to communicate your findings to your employees, keeping the documentation accessible for future reference. This will assist during any inspections or legal inquiries and serves as a reminder for ongoing safety oversight.
Achieving "Suitable and Sufficient" Assessments
Your risk assessments should demonstrate:
- Comprehensive evaluations
- Consideration of affected parties
- Addressing significant hazards, accounting for the number of people at risk
- Implementation of reasonable precautions to minimize risks
Utilize written records to engage new employees and reference additional documents like manuals, safety policies, company regulations, and fire safety arrangements.
Reviewing and Updating Assessments
As your business evolves with new machinery, substances, or procedures, anticipate new hazards. It’s not necessary to amend your assessment for minor changes, but any major updates that introduce significant risks should be addressed individually to keep risk levels minimal.
Regularly reviewing your assessments ensures continued effectiveness of safety measures.
By maintaining diligent and adaptable risk assessment practices, you not only comply with legal obligations but also promote a safer workplace environment.
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