Risk assessments & method statements

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSW) require employers to:

• Produce risk assessments and method statements.
• Take measures to eliminate or reduce risks to your health and safety.
• Appoint competent people.
• Provide you with the appropriate access system, information, instruction and training.

As an employee (or contracted self-employed person) you are required to comply with any health and safety training and instructions provided, inform your employer of any shortcomings in that provision, and report any dangerous situations you find developing on site.