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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