Why choose Red Peak for your Health and Safety Risk Assessment?
We deliver clear, practical, and tailored Health and Safety support that reflects the unique needs of your business or premises.
With Red Peak, you benefit from:
- Experienced, qualified assessors with sector-specific knowledge
- Easy-to-understand reports with prioritised action points
- Guidance that’s proportionate – no unnecessary red tape
- Ongoing support, including annual reviews or after major changes
- A personal, approachable service from a small but expert team
What are your Responsibilities?
All employers are tasked with ensuring their premises adhere to the latest Health & Safety Risk Assessments, regardless of the business’s size or whether it operates in the public or private sector. Employers and landlords must satisfy the following legislation :
Key fire safety legislation includes:
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Management of Health & Safety 1999
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations 2013
- C.D.M Regulations 2015
Failure to comply can result in prosecution, enforcement notices, fines, or even imprisonment in serious cases.
What does a Health and Safety Risk Assessment involve?
A Health and Safety Risk Assessment is a systematic process to identify potential risks within your workplace – from trip hazards and manual handling to exposure to harmful substances or inadequate lighting and ventilation.
At Red Peak Compliance, our assessments typically include:
- Review of your working environment and layout
- Identification of physical, chemical, and human-related hazards
- Checks on welfare facilities, lighting, and access routes
- Review of procedures, signage, and safe systems of work
- Examination of staff training and safety culture
- Recommendations to improve control measures and legal compliance
When should I have my H&S Risk Assessment completed?
Risk assessments should be reviewed regularly, and especially:
- Annually, as a best practice
- After an incident or near miss
- If there’s been a change in equipment, processes, or staff
- When moving premises or expanding operations
- In response to updated guidance or legislation
The Legislation
The health and safety regulations you need to adhere to in order to remain compliant include the following:
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Management of Health & Safety 1999
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013
- D.M Regulations 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
A Health & Safety Risk Assessment is a review of your workplace to identify hazards, assess risks, and put suitable control measures in place. It helps protect staff, visitors, contractors, and members of the public. It also provides a clear action plan to help you meet your legal duties.
Yes, employers and those in control of premises must assess health and safety risks. If you employ five or more people, the significant findings of the assessment must be recorded. Even smaller businesses should still be able to demonstrate that risks have been considered and managed.
This depends on the type of premises and work activities, but it can include slips, trips and falls, manual handling, hazardous substances, work equipment, fire safety, electrical safety, welfare arrangements, lone working, and general workplace safety. The assessment is tailored to your business rather than being a generic checklist.
A Health & Safety Risk Assessment should be reviewed regularly, usually at least annually, or sooner if there are significant changes. This could include changes to the building, work activities, staffing, equipment, or after an accident or near miss.
You’ll receive a clear report outlining the key findings and any recommended actions. The aim is to make the recommendations practical, proportionate, and easy to understand. Where possible, actions are prioritised so you know what should be dealt with first.
Yes — we can help you understand the findings, prioritise actions, and put practical measures in place. We can also provide templates, guidance, and recommendations for trusted contractors where needed. The aim is to make compliance simple and manageable.
Yes, you can carry out your own assessment if you are competent to do so. This means having sufficient knowledge, experience, and understanding of the risks within your workplace. If you are unsure, using a professional can help ensure the assessment is suitable, sufficient, and legally robust.
A competent person should have the right combination of training, knowledge, and practical experience. They should understand relevant health and safety legislation, workplace hazards, and appropriate control measures. Competence is especially important where the premises or work activities involve higher-risk environments.