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How to carry out a risk assessment
Establish who might be harmed and how in risk assessments

How to carry out a risk assessment

What's involved and a form to complete your own risk assessment

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Identify hazards in risk assessments
Establish who might be harmed and how in risk assessments
Evaluate and decide on precautions in risk assessment
Record and share key findings of risk assessment
Review risk assessment regularly

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Last updated: 12 December 2025

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