Risk Assessment

What is the cost of ill health at work?

Injury and ill health from work is distressing not only for the individuals involved but also for businesses which stand to loose financially from higher absence as well as insurance costs and possible litigation.

Do you think many of the risks are just part of the job?

Often employers know they should provide risk assessments but haven’t the time or expertise to undertake it themselves. They may even know the benefits that proper use of risk assessments can bring but still feel daunted by the task at hand.

Preventing ill health through risk assessments!

We all know that prevention is the most effective way to deal with problems and this is exactly what risk assessments set out to do. Of course not all jobs need risk assessments but those that do stand to make big improvements iwith their health + safety. The type of injuries that can be prevented with appropriate risk assessment includes

• back pain from Manual Handling,


• upper limb disorders and visual problems from using computers
• breathing difficulties and skin problems from using chemicals
  
• mental health issues from stress

Protecting the wellbeing of your employees

As an employer you have a legal obligation to look after your staff and protect them from injury and ill health. Providing risk assessments is the first step in managing their wellbeing. Whether you use trained professionals to do the assessments or you use them to train you own staff you need the benefit of qualified and experienced consultants who can make a difference to your business.

Call us now on 0845 450 7316 for help with Risk Assessments