Do I Need a Risk Assessment?

Whether you’re in charge of commercial, residential, healthcare, industrial or educational properties, it’s important to note that there is health and safety legislation in place to protect those that work in the building or visit. Regardless of the size of the property, if there is a water system within the building then the person responsible for the care of this area has a legal duty to have a risk assessment carried out where water is stored. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 it is mandatory for a risk assessment to be carried out by a person who has the authority to carry out the checks, therefore professionals such as Primary Water Solutions who have the expertise and competency to help are essential in this area. The Health and Safety Executives ACoP L8 is the approved code of practice which states that all employers, building surveyors and business owners need to protect employees and the public from harm. In failing to do so this could lead to prosecution.