| In addition to assessing the
risk from work activities and management policies, the workplace
itself must be inspected regularly to ensure any hazards
are identified and remedial action taken.
Different working environments pose different risks and
each is assessed with reference to relevant legislation
and guidance – even offices can pose hazards from
faulty electrical equipment, torn carpets or loose stair
treads for example. In multi occupied buildings too the
head lease holder, landlord or managing agent must ensure
risks are assessed in any common areas under their control.
Turner & Townsend’s consultants carry out workplace
inspections on behalf of clients, usually on at least an
annual basis, combined with an audit of essential workplace
procedures such as the keeping of accident records, statutory
inspections of lifting equipment, COSHH assessments and
so on. The Workplace Assessment and Audit is therefore an
effective management tool offering re-assurance to the client
that their workplaces are being maintained in a suitably
safe condition.
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