Risk Assessment Support
Risk Assessments
Risk Assessment support from Elite Safety Services
Elite Safety Services provide workplace risk assessment support to employers in Yorkshire and the North of England.
Risk assessments are a legal requirement in UK workplaces. Failure to complete correct risk assessments could leave you to face legal or financial penalties. Most importantly you could put your visitors and employees’ health and safety at risk.
Elite help our clients implement thorough risk assessment procedures within their businesses.
Risk Assessments FAQs
What is a Risk Assessment?
A risk assessment is an examination of what in the work environment has the potential to cause harm to people.
The Health and Safety at Work Act etc 1974 means employers have a legal duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and anybody else who may be affected by their activities.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 states that employers must conduct a risk assessment of their premises to identify potential causes of harm and they must take action to reduce the likelihood of accidents.
A risk assessment should:
- Identify possible causes of harm within the workplace
- Evaluate the likelihood of that harm occurring with the safeguards you have in place
- Ensure further safeguarding measures that are necessary to reduce the risk to as low a level practicable
What types of risk assessment are there?
Workplace risk assessments should be relevant to the operational activities. Some industries have specific legislative requirements.
The following are examples of risk assessments:
Fire risk assessments
In every workplace, fire safety management procedures are required, along with an assessment of fire risk that is suitable and sufficient.
Manual handling risk assessments
In any workplace where employees may be at risk of injury or ill-health as a result of lifting, carrying, or moving heavy objects, these tests should be conducted.
Display screen equipment (DSE) risk assessments
A requirement for employees (and others) using computers, laptops, etc. at work.
COSHH risk assessments
In workplaces where hazardous substances are stored, used or manufactured, COSHH risk assessments are required.
How much do Elite Safety Services charge?
Each project is different. As such Elite Safety Services will prepare you a full quote on what is required for your business and how much it will cost.
Testimonials
Elite Safety Services are a great support to The City & Capital Group.
As we grow our business and offer home working, ensuring we comply with all health and safety requirements is important.
Health & Safety is such a minefield, but Scott made the whole process straightforward. We can rest assured we are not just compliant today. As our business changes shape, Scott will be on hand, an extension to our team!
Thanks Elite Safety Services
Victoria Hicks
Group Director
