The HSE site makes the point that "This example risk assessment shows the kind of approach a small business might take. It can be used as a guide to think through some of the hazards in your business and the steps you need to take to control the risks. Please note that it is not a generic risk assessment that you can just put your company name on and adopt wholesale without any thought. This would not satisfy the law - and would not be effective in protecting people. Every business is different - you need to think through the hazards and controls required in your business for yourself."
Dear Amanda,
The Health and Safety Executive produce some very good guidance on their website www.hse.gov.uk and in particular an example risk assessment for a convenience store. This can be found at Example Risk Assessment for a Convenience Store.
The HSE site makes the point that "This example risk assessment shows the kind of approach a small business might take. It can be used as a guide to think through some of the hazards in your business and the steps you need to take to control the risks. Please note that it is not a generic risk assessment that you can just put your company name on and adopt wholesale without any thought. This would not satisfy the law - and would not be effective in protecting people. Every business is different - you need to think through the hazards and controls required in your business for yourself."
I hope this is helpful.
Gill Withers