HSE serves up SME samples

News | HSW
15.09.2007

The HSE has launched three new example risk assessments for small and medium-sized businesses as part of its contribution to the government's Better Regulation agenda.

The HSC/E have said they want to reduce  by a third the cost burden of risk assessment on businesses, and the HSE has worked closely with stakeholders to develop concise and practical industry-specific risk assessments. 

The three new example assessments are for a convenience store, an estate agent and a general office cleaning contractor. The HSE has already published assessments for an office, a garage, a warehouse and a contract bricklayer. More are expected in November.

The example risk assessments are available to download at www.hse.gov.uk/risk/examples.htm