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"Our experienced team work closely with all our clients to develop the right level of risk assessments that ensure full legislative compliance, helping to enhance workplace safety and minimising the potential harm to their people and property".
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are risk assessments legally required?
The identification of hazards in occupational and fire safety risk management helps everyone clearly identify potential risks and significantly contributes to a safer workplace and environment.
Complying with the appropriate regulations relating to risk is now legally non-negotiable, and breaches of compliance may lead to prosecution and criminal sanctions for persons “responsible” for both fire and occupational safety risk assessments.
A lack of the suitable risk assessment/s, required to be carried out by the “responsible person” by law will almost certainly have an impact the extent of cover or, in some cases, the validity of any relevant business insurance policies in the event of any unfortunate claim.
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Who is responsible for Occupational Risk Assessments?
Employers bear the legal and ethical responsibility for conducting risk assessments. They must allocate the necessary resources, provide training, and ensure that the workplace complies with safety regulations.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations state that, if a business has five or more employees, the findings of a risk assessment must be recorded. You don’t need a minimum number of employees to complete a risk assessment and should conduct one even if you’re self-employed, but you only need to officially record this if your workforce has five or more employees.
Failure to conduct or ensure proper risk assessments can lead to legal penalties, accidents, and reputational damage.
Who is responsible for Fire Safety Risk Assessments?
The responsibility for completing a Fire Risk Assessment falls on the responsible person. This individual could be the owner, building manager, facilities manager, or the occupier of premises. In certain cases, the responsibility may also lie with the management company responsible for overseeing the building's safety.
The responsible person is tasked with ensuring that regular fire risk assessments are conducted, identifying potential fire hazards, and implementing necessary safety measures to protect the people at risk and the property. They must ensure that emergency plans are current and that all emergency escape routes are clear and accessible.
By fulfilling these duties, the responsible person plays a crucial role in maintaining safety in business environments and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
The consequences of not having a fire risk assessment for the responsible person, besides the high risk of potential harm to their people and premises, can include , but not be limited to, up to 5 years imprisonment, unlimited fines and invalidated insurance cover in the event of a claim.
Who can carry out Risk Assessments?
Health and Safety Risk assessments and Fire Safety Risk Assessments must be carried out by a competent person to enable you to meet the requirements of safety law.
A competent person is someone who has sufficient training and experience or knowledge and other qualities that allow them to assist you properly. The level of competence required will depend on the complexity of the situation and the particular help you need.
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