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