Risk Assessments & COSHH
Identify hazards, implement controls, and document evidence with proportionate, plain-English assessments that stand up to scrutiny.
- Task & Area RAs
- COSHH Assessments
- Fire & DSEAR (screening)
- Manual Handling
- DSE Workstations
- Action Plans & Owners
Clear, Proportionate Assessments
We produce assessments that workers actually use: concise hazards, realistic controls, and simple matrices. For hazardous substances, we add COSHH-specific exposure controls, storage, and emergency measures.
What we deliver
- Risk assessment documents with risk matrix
- COSHH sheets incl. hazards, routes, exposure controls
- PPE, training and supervision requirements
- Action register with owners and due dates
- Review schedule and version control
Outcomes you get
- Controls embedded into day-to-day work
- Audit-ready, consistent documentation
- Clear ownership and close-out of actions
- Better awareness and safer behaviours
How it works
Discover
Scope tasks, substances and locations; gather SDS and existing controls.
Assess
Identify hazards, people at risk, likelihood/severity; propose controls.
Implement
Agree actions, owners and dates; brief staff; update signage and SOPs.
Verify
Spot checks and reviews; capture learning; version control and renewals.
Sectors & Use Cases
Healthcare
Sharps, disinfectants, slips/falls, patient-facing tasks, DSE.
Food & Hospitality
Cleaning chemicals, hot surfaces, manual handling, allergens.
Construction
RAMS integration, hot works, dusts, noise, working at height.
Manufacturing/Labs
Solvents, corrosives, LEV, waste streams, emergency response.
FAQs
How often should risk assessments be reviewed?
At least annually, or sooner if there’s a significant change (process, equipment, substances), an incident/near-miss, or new guidance.
What’s the difference between a risk assessment and COSHH?
Risk assessments cover any work activity. COSHH specifically addresses hazardous substances: exposure routes, controls (LEVs/PPE), storage, and emergencies.
Do you provide templates we can edit?
Yes. We supply editable Word/Excel/Google formats with version control and review schedule fields.
Can you help with training and briefing staff?
Absolutely. We provide toolbox talks and short briefings so controls are actually understood and used.
Will this satisfy inspections and audits?
We produce proportionate, evidence-ready documentation with action logs; this is suitable for inspections, client audits, and insurer reviews.
Note: Information provided is guidance only and not legal advice.
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