hazards and risks

Under health and safety law, employers have to undertake a risk assessment – that is, they must work out what the hazards are in the workplace, judge the level of risk they pose to health and safety, and work out ways to minimise the risk of harm.

What is the difference between 'hazard' and 'risk'? more...
What is a risk assessment? more...
What are the five steps to risk assessment? more...
How should my employer deal with hazards? more...
How often should risk assessment take place? more...

further information

Risk assessment: A guide for UNISON safety representatives, available from UNISON health and safety unit, tel: 020 7551 1446, or in the Health and Safety section of the UNISON website.

Five steps to risk assessment is available online from the HSE website or from HSE Books, tel: 01787 881165.

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