Hazard identification and risk management

Summary

• Health and safety risk management is about identifying and controlling risks before they can cause problems. (See Risk management)
• Hazard identification and risk assessment underpin the Health and Safety Executive's approach to health and safety risks. (See Hazard identification and risk assessment)
• Assessment of the risk of harm from coronavirus (COVID-19) should be specific to the work activity. (See Risk assessment and coronavirus (COVID-19))
• Employers must apply certain principles when introducing measures to prevent and protect against risk. (See Principles of prevention)
• Employers must make appropriate arrangements in relation to control measures for managing health and safety risks. (See Arrangements)
• Employers must appoint one or more competent persons to assist with compliance with health, safety and fire law. (See Competent persons)