Health & Safety Risk Assessment. Workplace risk, sorted on paper.
All UK employers must assess workplace risks under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Employers with five or more staff must record the assessment in writing. RiskSorted assessors are NEBOSH or IOSH qualified and produce reports suitable for HSE inspection, insurance and tender submissions.
Is a written health and safety risk assessment a legal requirement?
Any employer with five or more employees must record their risk assessment in writing under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Smaller employers are still required to carry out an assessment but do not need to document it. Most insurers and tender processes require written assessments regardless of size.
How much does a health and safety risk assessment cost?
A general workplace H&S risk assessment for a small business typically costs £400 to £700. Activity-specific or higher-risk assessments (construction, manufacturing, healthcare) are priced individually. RiskSorted's fixed pricing is shown at checkout based on your premises and activities.
How often should a risk assessment be reviewed?
There is no statutory frequency, but most assessors and HSE guidance recommend annual review as a minimum. A new assessment is required whenever there is a material change — new equipment, new processes, new staff, premises changes, or following any incident or near-miss.
What's the difference between general and activity-specific risk assessments?
A general workplace risk assessment covers the everyday hazards present in your premises — slips and trips, manual handling, display screen equipment, fire, electrical safety. Activity-specific assessments cover defined high-risk activities such as working at height, COSHH (hazardous substances), confined spaces, or lone working.
Do I need a separate risk assessment for each location?
Generally yes — each premises has different hazards, layouts and controls. However, common processes (e.g. office work) can be assessed once and applied across multiple sites with site-specific addenda. RiskSorted assessors will recommend the right approach for your business.
Who can carry out a workplace risk assessment?
The Management Regulations require the assessor to be 'competent'. For a simple low-risk office, a manager with IOSH Working Safely training may suffice. For most commercial businesses, a NEBOSH General Certificate holder or IOSH Managing Safely qualified assessor is the recognised standard. RiskSorted verifies all assessor qualifications.
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