Health & Safety Adviser

<INSERT ORGANISATION NAME> RISK ASSESSMENT KEY AREAS CHECKLIST

There are very specific accident risks and health hazards in every workplace and every activity.
Generally, however, you should always consider the ‘classical’ risk areas as shown in the
following checklist. Use these headings to make sure you have not forgotten anything in your
risk assessment.

RISK ASSESSMENT KEY AREAS CHECKLIST

Type of Hazard Examples Checked Action Responsibility

(Name/ (Name) by
Date) (Date)

1. Mechanical Crushing and cutting points on

machines, slipping, tripping and trapping
dangers, workplace transport,
mechanical lifting and handling. Use of
hand tools.

2. Electrical Electric shock from live parts, electric

arcing from short-circuits, safety during
testing, isolation procedures.

3. Chemical Inhaling, swallowing or skin contact with

toxic, irritant, corrosive liquids, solids,
gases and dusts.

4. Biological Danger of infection from micro-

organisms e.g. Legionella, Weil’s disease.

5. Fire and Build-up of dangerous explosive

explosion atmospheres, e.g. from solvent vapours;
hot work such as cutting, burning,
welding and grinding; safe storage of
combustible material, avoiding sources
of ignition; in-event-of-fire procedures.

6. Thermal Burning on hot surfaces, heat stress,

cold conditions.

7. Physical Noise, vibration, radiation, laser beams,

working outside in direct sunlight.

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8. The general Weather, cold, wet, draughts,
work ventilation and lighting in the workplace.
environment Falls on the level and from height.

9. Lifting and Moving heavy loads, awkward postures

handling and stances.

10. Ergonomics Design of seats, monitors and software,

layout of control devices and displays,
manageability of work materials.

11. Stress Time pressure, angry customers, poor

working environment, working at night,
monotonous roles, shift work, excessive
work demands, too much or too little
responsibility. Aggression/violence.

12. Other Insufficient training and information,

first-aid facilities, missing occupational
health provision.

© 2021 Agora Business Publications LLP. The information in this document is for general guidance only and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity.
The document may need to be tailored to suit individual circumstances and professional advice should be sought before any action is taken, or any decision is made to refrain from action. To
the fullest extent permitted by law, Agora Business Publications LLP and our contributors do not accept liability for any direct, indirect, special, consequential or other losses or damages of
whatsoever kind arising from any action or inaction of the user other than liability limited to the fee paid for the document.