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Covid Risk Assessment for the United Kingdom

Covid Risk Assessment Template for England and Wales

A comprehensive document template designed for businesses operating in England and Wales to assess and manage COVID-19 related risks in the workplace. This template aligns with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines and helps organizations comply with their legal obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related regulations. It provides a structured approach to identifying, evaluating, and controlling COVID-19 transmission risks while documenting the assessment process and control measures implemented.

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What is a Covid Risk Assessment?

The Covid Risk Assessment Template has been developed to help organizations in England and Wales fulfill their legal obligations to protect workers and others from COVID-19 risks. This document becomes necessary when businesses need to assess and manage COVID-19 transmission risks in their workplace, particularly during active phases of the pandemic or when implementing return-to-work measures. It includes sections for hazard identification, risk evaluation, control measures, and monitoring procedures, all aligned with current public health guidance and HSE requirements. The template should be regularly reviewed and updated as government guidance and risk levels change.

What sections should be included in a Covid Risk Assessment?

1. Assessment Information: Basic details including location, date, assessor name, and review date

2. Hazard Identification: List of COVID-19 transmission risks in the workplace

3. People at Risk: Identification of affected groups including vulnerable persons

4. Current Control Measures: Existing safety measures in place

5. Risk Rating: Assessment of likelihood and severity of risks

6. Additional Control Measures: New measures required to reduce risks to acceptable levels

What sections are optional to include in a Covid Risk Assessment?

1. Industry-Specific Controls: Additional measures specific to particular sectors (use when assessment covers specialized workplace environments)

2. Remote Working Assessment: Specific risks related to home working (use when assessment covers remote workers)

What schedules should be included in a Covid Risk Assessment?

1. PPE Requirements Matrix: Detailed breakdown of required protective equipment

2. Cleaning Schedule: Detailed cleaning and sanitization procedures

3. Contact Tracing Protocol: Procedures for tracking potential exposure

4. Employee Training Record: Documentation of staff training on COVID-19 measures

5. Legislative Requirements: Summary of relevant legislation including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, COSHH 2002, and Workplace Regulations 1992

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Genie AI | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Jurisdiction

England and Wales

Publisher

Genie AI

Sector

Sales

Cost

Free to use
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Industries

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation establishing general duties of employers to ensure health, safety and welfare of employees and non-employees

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Regulations requiring suitable and sufficient risk assessments and establishing risk management principles

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH): Regulations governing control of biological agents and PPE requirements in the workplace

Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: Regulations covering workplace ventilation requirements and cleanliness standards

UK Government's Working Safely During Coronavirus Guidance: Specific COVID-19 guidance from the UK government for workplace safety during the pandemic

HSE Guidance on Making Your Workplace COVID-Secure: Health and Safety Executive specific guidance for COVID-19 workplace safety measures

Public Health England/Wales Guidance: Regional public health authority guidance for COVID-19 safety measures

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): EU regulation incorporated into UK law governing personal data protection, including health data handling

Data Protection Act 2018: UK legislation governing the processing of personal data, including health information and COVID-19 testing records

Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting workers from discrimination, covering reasonable adjustments and protection of vulnerable workers during COVID-19

Teams

Employer, Employee, Start Date, Job Title, Department, Location, Probationary Period, Notice Period, Salary, Overtime, Vacation Pay, Statutory Holidays, Benefits, Bonus, Expenses, Working Hours, Rest Breaks,  Leaves of Absence, Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, Non-Solicitation, Non-Competition, Code of Conduct, Termination,  Severance Pay, Governing Law, Entire Agreemen

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