Find out if your risk assessments would pass an HSE inspection
Answer these 15 questions honestly to assess your HSE inspection readiness. Each question is based on what HSE inspectors actually look for.
Note: This assessment is based on common HSE inspection criteria. Your actual inspection may vary depending on your industry and specific circumstances.
Are all your risk assessments stored in one easily accessible location?
Can you produce your RAMS documents within 5 minutes of being asked?
Do your RAMS include clear dates showing when they were created and last reviewed?
Are all relevant UK legislation references cited in your assessments?
Are your risk assessments task-specific rather than generic templates?
Do your assessments identify all significant hazards for each task?
Have you assessed risks to vulnerable workers (young, pregnant, disabled)?
Do your assessments follow the hierarchy of controls (eliminate, reduce, PPE)?
Are control measures actually implemented on site (not just written)?
Do you have evidence that controls are working (monitoring records)?
Were your assessments created by someone with relevant H&S qualifications?
Do you have records showing who created and approved each assessment?
Are all assessments reviewed at least annually?
Do you update assessments immediately after incidents or near-misses?
Can you show evidence of improvements made following reviews?