Risk Assessment : A Practical Guide

Today, businesses ignore health and safety guidelines at their peril.

Every year, about 500 people die in the UK in work-related accidents, and over 30 million days are lost through injury or ill health.

The overall cost to employers is up #15 billion a year. New legislation emphasizes to employers what needs to be done, and organizations breaking the law can expect heavy fines.

Individuals, too, from directors to supervisors, can also be prosecuted if it is proven that they are in breach of health and safety legislation.

In serious cases, this can lead to unlimited fines and/or imprisonment. This book is pro-active and helps organizations protect employees and provide a safe working environment.

This is now a clear legal requirement. This guide contains: an overview of legal aspects (including Northern Ireland); practical approaches to risk assessment; and checklists and sample forms.