Risk Assessment

HSA Guide to Risk Assessment says 'No matter what size your business is, you need to manage safety and health' 

Good Health and Safety measures are a necessity for a business today, as an employer you are legally obliged to keep employees safe at any work activities.  

The employer is responsible for preparing a safety statement and carrying out risk assessments for your business.

What is a risk assessment?

A risk assessment is a written document that records a three-step process:

1. Identifying the hazards in the workplace(s) under your control.
2.  Assessing the risks presented by these hazards.
3.  Putting control measures in place to reduce the risk of these hazards causing harm.

Why should I prepare risk assessments and a safety statement?

1.  it's a law. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005
2.  it's good for a business. A safe and healthy workplace contributes to an efficient business.
3.  it the right thing to do. The consequences of a workplace injury or illness can be long lasting and devastating.