Nostradai Workplace Risk Assessment Policy
1. Introduction
Nostradai is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all its employees, contractors, and visitors. In alignment with UK health and safety regulations, this Workplace Risk Assessment Policy is designed to systematically identify, assess, and manage workplace risks, ensuring a safe and healthy working environment.
2. Policy Objectives
2.1 Legal Compliance: Comply with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and other relevant UK health and safety legislation.
2.2 Risk Identification: Systematically identify potential hazards in the workplace that could result in harm.
2.3 Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough and regular risk assessments to evaluate the risks associated with identified hazards.
2.4 Risk Control: Implement appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce risks to an acceptable level.
2.5 Continuous Monitoring and Review: Regularly monitor and review risk assessments and control measures to ensure their effectiveness and to adapt to any changes in the workplace.
3. Risk Assessment Process
3.1 Identification of Hazards: Identify all potential hazards in the workplace, considering all activities, processes, and environments.
3.2 Who Might be Harmed and How: Determine who may be at risk and understand how they might be harmed, considering employees, contractors, visitors, and other relevant persons.
3.3 Evaluation of Risks: Assess the likelihood and severity of harm from each identified hazard, determining the level of risk.
3.4 Implementation of Controls: Implement control measures to eliminate or reduce risks, prioritizing actions based on the level of risk.
3.5 Record Keeping: Maintain records of all risk assessments and control measures implemented.
3.6 Review and Update: Regularly review risk assessments and update them whenever there are significant changes in the workplace or following an incident.
4. Responsibilities
4.1 Employer Responsibilities: Ensure that risk assessments are carried out, control measures are implemented, and employees are provided with adequate information, training, and supervision.
4.2 Employee Responsibilities: Cooperate with risk assessment processes, adhere to safety measures, and report any identified hazards or incidents.
4.3 Health and Safety Officer/Team: Oversee the implementation of the policy, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
5. Training and Communication
5.1 Training: Provide necessary training to all employees on how to conduct risk assessments and recognize hazards.
5.2 Communication: Communicate the findings of risk assessments and the measures taken to mitigate risks to all affected personnel.
6. Policy Review and Monitoring
This policy will be reviewed annually or following significant changes to ensure its continued relevance, effectiveness, and compliance with current regulations. Monitoring will be conducted to ensure adherence to the policy and the effectiveness of control measures.
7. Commitment
Nostradai is fully committed to implementing this Workplace Risk Assessment Policy as part of our overarching commitment to health and safety. We recognize that effective risk management is essential to our success and the well-being of our workforce.
Approval
This policy has been approved by the Board of Directors at Nostradai and is effective as of 17-April-2024. The commitment at all levels of the organization is vital for creating a safe and healthy work environment.