UK HSE General Risk Assessment Checklist
Comprehensive UK HSE 5-step risk assessment checklist.
- Industry: All Industries
- Frequency: Annual/When circumstances change
- Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
- Role: Competent Person/Manager
- Total Items: 23
- Compliance: MHSWR 1999, HSE INDG163, HSE 5 Steps
Step 1: Identify Hazards
What could cause harm
- Walkthrough completed?
- All hazards identified and listed?
- Near misses/incidents reviewed?
Step 2: Who Might Be Harmed
People at risk
- Workers at risk identified?
- Visitors/contractors considered?
- Vulnerable groups considered?
Step 3: Evaluate & Control
Risk controls
- Existing controls documented?
- Controls adequate?
- Additional controls identified?
Step 4: Record Findings
Documentation
- Significant findings recorded?
- Communicated to those at risk?
Step 5: Review
Regular review
- Review date set?
- Review triggers identified?
PPE Compliance Verification
Personal protective equipment inspection
- Hard hats worn in required areas?
- Safety glasses/goggles worn as required?
- High-visibility vests worn?
- Steel-toe boots worn by all workers?
Fall Protection & Working at Heights
OSHA 1926 Subpart M fall protection
- Fall protection used above 6 feet?
- Guardrails intact and properly installed?
- Harnesses inspected before use?
Housekeeping & Site Organization
Worksite cleanliness and organization
- Walkways and access routes clear?
- Materials stored safely and secured?
- Debris and waste removed regularly?
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