Workplace Health and Safety Risk Assessment
A Workplace Health & Safety Risk Assessment looks at the health and safety risks within your premises, work activities and working environment. It helps identify hazards, who may be affected and whether suitable measures are in place to control the risks.
A suitable risk assessment can help companies fulfil their legal obligations, reduce costs and enhance their reputation.
At Safety Desk Consulting Ltd, we visit your premises and assess the actual working conditions, activities and health and safety arrangements in place. We identify areas where improvements may be needed and provide practical recommendations to help you manage the risks.
Our assessment is based on the actual conditions at your premises. We consider the nature of your business, the work being carried out and the people who may be affected.
Who needs a Workplace Health & Safety Risk Assessment?
Most businesses and organisations have health and safety risks that need to be identified and managed. A risk assessment is particularly important where employees, contractors, customers, residents, visitors or other people may be affected by the activities taking place at the premises.
Safety Desk provides Workplace Health & Safety Risk Assessments for a range of sectors, including:
- Dental and medical practices
- Care homes and children’s residential homes
- Schools and educational settings
- Offices and workplaces
- Churches and other places of worship
- Shops and commercial premises
- HMOs and rental properties
- Other businesses and organisations
The assessment is tailored to the type of premises and activities being carried out.
Why do I need a Workplace Health & Safety Risk Assessment?
A Workplace Health & Safety Risk Assessment helps you understand the hazards present at your premises and whether suitable measures are in place to control them.
It can help you:
- Identify health and safety hazards within your workplace.
- Identify who may be affected by those hazards.
- Check whether existing control measures are suitable.
- Identify areas where improvements are needed.
- Reduce the likelihood of accidents, injuries and work-related ill health.
- Provide a clear record of your health and safety assessment.
- Understand what action is required and prioritise improvements.
Having a suitable risk assessment forms an important part of managing your health and safety responsibilities.
What does Safety Desk check during the assessment?
The areas we assess will depend on your premises, activities and the nature of your business. Our assessment may include:
- General workplace conditions and housekeeping
- Slips, trips and falls
- Access and movement around the premises
- Work equipment and machinery
- Electrical safety
- Manual handling activities
- Storage and handling of materials
- Chemicals and other hazardous substances
- Work at height, where applicable
- Staff and visitor safety
- Emergency arrangements
- First aid arrangements
- Personal protective equipment, where required
- Staff training and safety awareness
- Workplace policies, procedures and records
- Risks affecting employees, contractors, customers and visitors
- Other hazards relevant to your particular premises and activities
We also consider whether existing control measures are suitable and whether additional action may be needed.
What will I receive after the assessment?
Following the assessment, you will receive a clear Workplace Health & Safety Risk Assessment report based on our findings at your premises, together with relevant supporting documentation, including a certificate of assessment.
The report explains the hazards identified, the existing arrangements and any areas where improvements are recommended. Where action is required, we provide practical recommendations to help you understand what needs to be addressed.
The report provides a clear record of the assessment and a useful basis for managing and improving health and safety at your premises.
Depending on the service provided and the needs of your premises, supporting documents includes relevant health and safety policies, procedures, records and other compliance documents.
Our aim is to give you clear information that you can use to manage the identified risks and make the necessary improvements.
Why choose Safety Desk?
Safety Desk provides Workplace Health & Safety Risk Assessments for businesses and organisations across a range of sectors.
Our assessments are carried out at your premises at a time that is convenient for you. We focus on the actual health and safety risks present at your premises and the activities being carried out, taking into account the relevant legal requirements.
Our reports are written in clear, straightforward language so that you can understand the findings and know what action is required.
Our aim is to provide you with useful information that you can act on within a reasonable and appropriate timeframe. We also provide support after the assessment if you need assistance understanding or implementing the recommended actions.
To arrange a Workplace Health & Safety Risk Assessment, contact Safety Desk Consulting Ltd on 0208 089 4800 or email info@safetydesk.co.uk.