Risk Assessments
For small to medium sized enterprises the risk assessment process is often
viewed as a daunting and onerous task. More often than not this is due to a lack
of understanding, time, awareness, training and resources.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations came into force in 1992
and were amended in 1999. These regulations are perhaps the most significant
piece of health and safety legislation since the introduction of the Health and
Safety at Work etc Act 1974, as they make an explicit requirement to manage your
health and safety risks by a process known as risk assessments.
Regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
stipulates that, “Every employer shall make a suitable and sufficient assessment
of: -
- The risks to the health and safety of his/her employees to which they are
exposed whilst they are at work; and
- The risks to the health and safety of persons not in his/her employment arising
out of or in connection with the conduct by him/her or his undertaking.”
The purpose of the risk assessments is to identify the hazards involved with the
work activity being undertaken, in some cases the assessment will need to be
very detailed due to the high degree of risk. Once the risks have been assessed
it may be necessary to introduce additional control measures in order to reduce
any significant hazards; the aim of the task is to prevent anyone getting hurt
or becoming ill.
Citation plc developed a program to help clients complete their risk
assessments. This program was launched in the form of Citassess® which is an
interactive web based program which is only available to clients of Citation plc
and complements the existing health and safety service provided. As the risk
assessment program was so innovative Citation plc were awarded the Queens award
for innovation.
Citassess® is a quick and easy to use online system which has simple process guides and prompts
the user throughout each stage of the risk assessment, making them easier to complete in
less time.
One of the benefits of Citassess© is that the report produced is easily
interpreted and can be used as a training aid. As the report is in a pictorial
format it is more likely to be read by members of staff who have little or no
interest in health and safety.
The system is totally secure, giving individual companies control over the
assessments that are produced. It will not interfere with any existing computer
software as the system is hosted on Citation plc’s website and only clients
with a secure password can gain access.
Training on how to undertake risk assessments and how to use Citation plc’s
online program is provided by your dedicated health and safety consultant. Your
consultant will also assist you to identify what tasks and hazards need
assessing so your organisation remains compliant at all times.
We currently provide fixed cost compliance solutions for over 6,000 clients across the UK.
Operating throughout the UK, Citation is the UK’s leading provider of Health & Safety and Employment Law compliance solutions.
Citation is proud of its contribution towards the creation of a safe and fair business environment, whilst at the same time relieving the burden of regulatory compliance from its clients.
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