What is Risk Assessment?
Risk assessment is fundamental to good health and safety management. This module turns risk assessment into a positive process, which instead of being a tick box exercise, is a practical tool to protect workers. Using a system based on the UK HSE 5-step methodology, the assessor is guided through the process of hazard identification, evaluation of existing controls and implementation of further measures.
The system offers support in hazard identification, suggesting typical hazards relevant to the industry and activity type you are performing, to ensure no hazards are overlooked. Scoring is consistent using the 5×5 risk matrix, and advice is given on control hierarchies to encourage users to select the most suitable risk reduction measures.
Dynamic risk assessments can be written for unusual tasks and generic assessments can be used for well-defined tasks that are frequently repeated. Review scheduling means that assessments are kept up to date, and automated alerts will re-start the risk assessment process if certain triggers occur such as an incident, a change to a process or at pre-set intervals.
Regulatory Compliance
- • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Regulation 3
- • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Section 2
- • ISO 45001:2018 Clause 6.1.2 - Hazard identification and risk assessment
- • CDM Regulations 2015 (for construction activities)
Key Benefits
Reduce workplace injuries through systematic hazard identification
Create assessments 70% faster with AI-suggested hazards and controls
Legal compliance with documented evidence of risk management
Insurance premium reductions through demonstrated risk control
Consistent risk scoring across the organisation
Living documents that update based on incidents and audits
Features & Capabilities
UK HSE 5-step methodology with guided workflows
AI-assisted hazard identification based on activity and industry
5×5 risk matrix with automatic residual risk calculation
Control hierarchy guidance (elimination, substitution, engineering, admin, PPE)
Generic and task-specific assessment templates
Review scheduling with automated reminders based on risk level
Photo evidence and document attachment capabilities
Action item generation for required control implementations
How It Works
Select activity or location to assess using templates or create from scratch
Identify hazards systematically with AI-assistance and industry-specific prompts
Evaluate existing controls and calculate initial risk using 5×5 matrix
Implement additional controls following the hierarchy of control
Calculate residual risk and schedule review based on risk level and regulatory requirements
Frequently asked questions
- What is Risk Assessment?
- Comprehensive risk assessment system using UK HSE 5×5 matrix methodology with hazard identification, control measure tracking, and review scheduling.
- How does Risk Assessment work?
- Select activity or location to assess using templates or create from scratch. Identify hazards systematically with AI-assistance and industry-specific prompts. Evaluate existing controls and calculate initial risk using 5×5 matrix. Implement additional controls following the hierarchy of control. Calculate residual risk and schedule review based on risk level and regulatory requirements.
- What are the main benefits of Risk Assessment?
- Reduce workplace injuries through systematic hazard identification. Create assessments 70% faster with AI-suggested hazards and controls. Legal compliance with documented evidence of risk management. Insurance premium reductions through demonstrated risk control.
- Which regulations does Risk Assessment help you comply with?
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Regulation 3. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Section 2. ISO 45001:2018 Clause 6.1.2 - Hazard identification and risk assessment. CDM Regulations 2015 (for construction activities).
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