Risk Assessment

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers to carry out risk assessments, make arrangements to implement necessary measures, appoint competent people and arrange for appropriate information and training.

Risk management involves the employer looking at the risks that arise in the workplace and then putting sensible health and safety measures in place to control them.

Task 3: Carry out a risk assessment Assessment Criterion 3 Task 3: Carry out a risk assessment Assessment Criterion 3.1 In this task the learner must conduct a risk assessment of a typical office workstation and identify possible hazards to anyone working there. A suitable workstation should be provided for the learner to assess and the tutor should complete a Witness Statement confirming that the assessment was carried out in line with procedures. Evidence will be the completed risk assessment and Witness Statement.

What are the hazards? Who might be harmed and how? What are you already doing? What further action is necessary? Action by who? Action by when? Done Slips and trips Staff and visitors may be injured if they trip over objects or slip on spillages. General good housekeeping. All areas well lit, including stairs. No trailing leads or cables. Staff keep work areas clear, eg no boxes left in walkways, deliveries stored immediately, offices cleaned each evening. Better housekeeping in staff kitchen needed, eg on spills. Arrange for loose carpet tile on second floor to be repaired/replaced. All staff, supervisor to monitor Manager From now on 01/10/07