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Am I obliged to have a risk assessment carried out?

Yes. Regardless of the hazard class, having a risk assessment carried out is a legal obligation for workplaces and is the foundation of OHS compliance. An incomplete or outdated risk assessment gives rise to the risk of both administrative fines and serious liability in the event of an accident.

Updated · July 20261 min readCategory · Practice & Disputes
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Yes. Regardless of the hazard class, having a risk assessment carried out is a legal obligation for workplaces and is the foundation of OHS compliance. An incomplete or outdated risk assessment gives rise to the risk of both administrative fines and serious liability in the event of an accident.

Yes. Regardless of the hazard class, having a risk assessment carried out is a legal obligation for workplaces and is the foundation of OHS compliance. An incomplete or outdated risk assessment gives rise to the risk of both administrative fines and serious liability in the event of an accident.

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