Risk assessment

A risk assessment is an important step in protecting your workers and your business, as well as complying with the law.

A risk assessment is simply a careful examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people, so that you can weigh up whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm.

• Risk assessment guidance including sample risk assessments

Health and safety for disabled people and their employers

Everyone at work is responsible for health and safety: both employers and employees.

The Health and Safety Executive worked closely with the former Disability Rights Commission to produce a leaflet which promotes good practice in disability equality at work and health and safety risk assessment. This includes guidance on risk assessments for disabled people.

• Health and safety for disabled people and their employers
• Health and safety for disabled people and their employers: Easy read guide