Protect your employees, your customers and your reputation.
Our Health and Safety consultants can take away the hassle of Risk Assessment reports, and ensure your business meets legal compliance, while you focus on other aspects of your business.
Why do Risk Assessments matter?
Whether you are a large company, family run business, self-employed, or contractor, you are exposed to potential risk of accident or injury. A risk assessment identifies hazards, examines their likelihood and potential impact, and layouts of policies and procedures to help reduce the risk of an incident occurring. Protecting your team, customers and your company’s reputation.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations have made it a legal requirement for every UK company; no matter the size, to carry out risk assessments. Therefore, risk assessment provides evidence of legal compliance for Health and Safety.
Risk Assessments: it’s what we do
Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, every employer must appoint a ‘competent person’ to manage workplace health and safety.
At Complete Food Safety, we act as your external competent person – bringing industry expertise, peace of mind, and full legal compliance. We specialise in supporting businesses across the food and drink sector with practical, reliable health and safety management.
Alongside conducting reviews of any existing risk assessments, our Health & Safety experts can advise and assist in the implementation of procedures that prevent accidents occurring within the workplace.
Why Choose CFS?
When you partner with us, you’ll gain peace of mind knowing your workplace is protected, without compromising productivity.
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We understand that every business is different - that’s why we’re flexible and adapt our approach to work in a way that suits you. - We work at your pace to ensure compliance is achievable and sustainable.
- Our objective is to help you stay compliant without unnecessary cost or complexity.
- Our consultants focus on practical risk management that fits seamlessly into your daily operations.
- Specialists in the food and drink industry - we understand your challenges.
- No jargon, no red tape - just clear, actionable advice.
- Compliance without overcomplication - we keep things simple and effective.
How is a Risk Assessment conducted?
Assessment
Your dedicated CFS consultant will carry out an in-depth evaluation of your facilities, identifying potential risks.
Analyze risks
Evaluate who might be harmed, how, the likelihood and severity of hazards occurring.
Develop preventive steps
Deciding on precautionary measures to help mitigate incidents occurring.
Documentation
Formally record findings and preventive actions.
Ongoing support
Regular audits to ensure risks are minimised and updates are made if necessary.
Industry Facts and Figures
According to reports from the Heath and Safety Executive, in 2022-23, estimated cost of occupational injuries and ill health amounted to £21.6 billion. From absence cover, to compensation, to HSE fines, the cost of Health and Safety negligence far outweighs the cost of compliance.
workplace injuries
workplace injury fatalities
days off work due to workplace injury
new cases of work-related ill health
Based on UK Annual average figures.
Risk Assessment FAQs
What factors are considered in a Risk Assessment?
A risk assessment should demonstrate that:
- A thorough check was carried out
- Anyone that could be affected was considered
- All significant risks were assessed
- There are adequate precautions implemented
- The consequential risk is low
Who should a Risk Assessment consider?
Risk assessments should account for the fact that different people will be vulnerable to different types of risks. Shift workers may not receive the same level of training as full time employees, young workers may lack experience, expectant mothers may be more vulnerable to health risks etc. This level of detail should be considered to ensure that no one is excluded from a hazard analysis.
Are risk assessments a legal requirement?
Regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, states that it is a legal requirement for every employer and self-employed person to make an assessment of the health and safety risks arising out of their work.
How often do I need to conduct risk assessments?
- Regularly- typically reviewed annually or after any significant change in operations, equipment, staff, or workplace layout.
- After an incident or near-miss- to reassess risks and improve controls.
- When introducing new processes or equipment – to identify and mitigate any new hazards.
- Periodically- even without changes or incidents, to ensure current measures remain effective and legally compliant.
Risk Assessment Templates
For businesses looking for a low-cost route to legal compliance for risk assessments, we provide editable risk assessment templates.
On our cloud based management site, clients can access a range of health and safety templates to provide evidence of health and safety risk assessments.
Included with the pack, we provide an initial set-up call to guide you through the document as well as a follow-up call to review your progress and ensure your business has met the legal standard for Health and Safety compliance.
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Risk assessment: benefits of a consultant for your food business
Risk assessments might seem like another task to check off and file away, but risk assessments play a vital role in fulfilling your legal health and safety responsibilities.
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Why Are Risk Assessments Important?
It’s important for any business to conduct risk assessments to keep both people and assets protected.
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