Risk Assessment
It is a legal requirement to carry out Health and Safety risk assessments where significant risk has been identified. The University's Risk Assessment form (.doc) can be used for general risk assessments. However, some risk assessments are relevant across the University and several generic risk assessments have been developed.
HSAS runs a Risk Assessment course for those who have to carry out risk assessments. Contact HSAS to book a place.
The following generic risk assessment forms are available for download.
Working in Offices and Low Hazard Areas (.doc)
For driving, events, swine flu and pregnancy risk assessments, check the following pages.
Risk assessments for organising events
Useful Links
Visit the Health and safety Executive (HSE) website for more information on how to carry out Risk Assessments.