Risk Assessment Services

Ensuring the safety and well-being of your employees and others is not just good practice—it's a legal obligation. Let us help you identify, evaluate, and manage risks effectively to create a safer workplace.

What Is a Risk Assessment?

A risk assessment is a structured process that identifies potential hazards in your workplace, evaluates their risks, and establishes control measures to protect everyone from harm. It is a legal requirement for employers, especially those with five or more employees, and is critical to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.

Steps of Risk Assessment

• Identify Hazards.
• Determine Who Might Be Harmed and How.
• Evaluate the Risks and Decide on Precautions.
• Record Your Findings.
• Implement and Maintain Control Measures.
• Review and Update the Risk Assessment Regularly.

Your Legal Duty

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers must:

• Identify hazards that could cause injury or illness in the workplace.
• Assess the likelihood and severity of harm resulting from these hazards (the risk).
• Take action to eliminate or control these risks to an acceptable level.

Our Expertise

At Safety Forward, we bring extensive experience in carrying out bespoke risk assessments across various industries, from small office spaces to large manufacturing plants and high-risk environments like construction and chemical industries. Our approach includes:

• Understanding your business operations to identify hazards effectively.
• Providing clear, actionable recommendations to reduce risks.
• Delivering tailored assessments to suit your specific needs, ensuring compliance and safety.

Types of Risk Assessments We Offer

• COSHH Assessments
• Office Assessments
• DSE Assessments
• Working at Height Assessments
• Confined Space Assessments
• Manual Handling Assessments
• New and Expectant Mothers Assessments
• Shift Working Assessments
• DSEAR Assessments

 DSEAR Risk Assessments

DSEAR assessments are essential for workplaces handling dangerous substances. These assessments identify risks related to fires, explosions, and chemical reactions, ensuring the safety of employees and the surrounding environment. Our systematic approach:

• Identifies where dangerous substances are used, stored, or handled.
• Evaluates the likelihood and impact of hazardous events, such as explosions or chemical spills.
• Implements control measures to eliminate or reduce risks to acceptable levels.

With a DSEAR assessment, your organization meets legal requirements and promotes a safer working environment.

 Regular Reviews

Risk assessments should be reviewed periodically, especially when:

• There are significant changes to tasks, activities, or premises.
• Accidents, incidents, or health events occur, requiring validation of control measures.
• The current assessment is no longer valid.

Let’s Work Together

Partner with us to carry out thorough and effective risk assessments for your workplace. We’ll help you meet legal requirements, enhance workplace safety, and protect your most valuable asset—your people.

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