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A small roofing firm employs six people.

What does the law say about writing down its risk assessment?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Nothing needs writing down, as long as the boss remembers it
  2. B. Only firms with more than 50 workers need to record it
  3. C. It must be written down only after an accident
  4. D. The significant findings must be recorded
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. With 5 or more employees, the significant findings must be recorded.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. The rule applies from 5 employees, not 50.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. The findings must be recorded as part of the assessment, not only after something goes wrong.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says if you employ 5 or more people, you must record your significant findings: the hazards, who might be harmed and how, and the controls.

Explanation

Employers with 5 or more people must record the significant findings of their risk assessment. The main aim is still to control the risks in practice.

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