Welcome and greetings to our site…R.A.S.S is a Lancaster based company committed to delivering an effective and quality approach to commercial and industrial risk management. We offer our clients a bespoke risk assessment service that is tailored to the unique needs of their business/premises".

 

 

We specialise in:

We make Health and Safety sensible, suitable AND affordable.

We will beat any other verified quote for any of our provided services!

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We're that confident in our high standard of work and the quality of service we provide that we only request payment on completion of your project and only then if you're fully satisfied....

 

"Our experienced team work closely with all our clients to develop the right level of risk assessments that ensure full legislative compliance, helping to enhance workplace safety and minimising the potential harm to people and property".

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Call us now on 07522340816 or contact us for a free, no obligation consultation and quote!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are risk assessments legally required?

The identification of hazards in occupational and fire safety risk management helps everyone clearly identify & reduce potential risks to people, property and significantly contributes to a safer workplace and environment.

Complying with the appropriate regulations relating to risk is now legally non-negotiable, and breaches of compliance may lead to prosecution and criminal sanctions for persons “responsible” for Fire and/or Occupational Safety Risk Assessments.

A lack of the suitable risk assessment/s, required to be carried out by the “Responsible person” by law, will almost certainly have an impact the extent of cover or, in some cases, the potential invalidity of any relevant business insurance policies in the event of any unfortunate claim.

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Who is responsible for Occupational Risk Assessments?

Employers bear the legal and ethical responsibility for conducting risk assessments. They must allocate the necessary resources, provide training, and ensure that the workplace complies with safety regulations.

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations state that, if a business has five or more employees, the findings of a risk assessment must be recorded. You don’t need a minimum number of employees to complete a risk assessment and should conduct one even if you’re self-employed, but you only need to officially record this if your workforce has five or more employees.

Failure to conduct or ensure proper risk assessment in the workplace can lead to legal penalties on employers, accidents, and business reputational damage.

Who is responsible for Fire Safety Risk Assessments?

The responsibility for completing a Fire Risk Assessment falls on the Responsible person.

This individual could be the owner, landlord, building manager, facilities manager, or the occupier/tenant of a commercial premises. In certain cases, the responsibility may also lie with the management company responsible for overseeing the building's safety.

The Responsible person is legally tasked with ensuring that a Fire risk assessment is carried out, identifying potential fire hazards, and implementing necessary mitigating safety measures to protect the property and the appropriate people that would be at risk in the event of a fire. They must ensure that emergency plans are in place and that all emergency escape routes are clear, identifiable and accessible.

By fulfilling these duties, the Responsible person plays a crucial role in maintaining safety in business environments and ensuring sustained compliance with safety regulations.

The consequences of not having a fire risk assessment for the Responsible person, besides the unmanaged risk of potential harm to their people and premises, can include , but not limited to, up to 5 years imprisonment, unlimited fines and invalidated insurance cover.

Who can carry out Risk Assessments?

Health and Safety Risk assessments and Fire Safety Risk Assessments must be carried out by a Competent person to enable you to meet the requirements of safety law.

A Competent person is someone who has sufficient training and experience or knowledge along with other relevant qualities that allow them to assist you properly. The level of competence required will depend on the complexity of the situation and the particular help you may need.

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A dedicated R.A.S.S. Assessor will assume the role of your "Competent person", as required  by law, ensuring your risk assessments are suitable and sufficient. They will help take you through the required assessment process at a level and pace that your comfortable with.

Using their extensive experience and knowledge, they’ll work closely with you to ensure your completed assessment documents are suitable, thorough and fully compliant with the relevant legislation requirements. 

Call us now on 07522340816 or contact us for a free, no obligation consultation and quote!