Conducting a thorough risk assessment is crucial for ensuring workplace safety. The process involves identifying potential hazards, assessing the likelihood and severity of risks, and implementing control measures to minimise harm. A risk assessment should be a systematic examination of all aspects of work, considering what could cause injury or harm to people. The goal is to determine whether enough precautions have been taken or whether further action is necessary to reduce risks.

When working with hazardous substances, a specific type of risk assessment must be carried out known as a COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)