Indicator 3.5.1

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Indicator 3.5.1

by Contact on 8 October 2026

Requirement

The UoC shall carry out a site-specific health and safety risk assessment, approved by a member of senior management, following the method outlined in Appendix 3 (3.4).

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • “A risk assessment is simply a careful examination of what, in the workplace, could cause harm to people”.

  • The ILO identifies five steps in a risk assessment:

    • Step 1: Identify the hazards

    • Step 2: Identify who might be harmed and how

    • Step 3: Evaluate the risk — identify and decide on the safety and health risk control measures

    • Step 4: Record who is responsible for implementing which risk control measures and the timeframe

    • Step 5: Record the findings, monitor and review the risk assessment and update when necessary.

  • The risks assessment should:

    • cover all site activities;

    • result in contingency or prevention measures for all risks identified.

  • The risk assessment should be reviewed and revised:

    • prior to starting a new activity;

    • following feedback on major issues from employees;

    • when a new site is added to the UoC;

    • when there has been a significant change to the process;

    • following accidents or near misses;

    • annually.

Evidence of Implementation

  • documented health and safety risk assessments

  • list of contingency and preventative measures to mitigate the risks.

Auditors Should Confirm

  • the member of staff that is responsible for conducting and maintaining the risk assessment has a good understanding of the different risks on site, and the actions taken to mitigate them.

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