Risk Assessment
Expert Workplace Risk Assessment and Health & Safety Compliance
Protecting your people and your business starts with a professional risk assessment. Our specialist risk assessment services help employers meet legal obligations, identify hazards, and implement practical safety measures that keep operations running smoothly.
As trusted business risk assessment consultants, we deliver precise, professional evaluations across every industry — helping you stay compliant with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 while building a stronger, safer workplace.
A legal requirement of all new health & safety legislation, the use of Risk Assessment is fundamental to the successful management of health and safety. This process involves the identification of potential hazards associated with a process, activity or area, identifying the people who are likely to be exposed to these hazards, evaluating the associated risks and then introducing appropriate workplace precautions to control the identified risks.
It is a way to ensure you are being proactive with your health and safety management and compliance rather than addressing problems after they have caused harm. It requires you to look ahead at what could go wrong, before it actually has and then to decide if the measures you are already taking are adequate or if there is more that you could reasonably do to make the task, process or area safer.
If completed correctly, the hazard identification will help the assessor to identify significant risks which require formal assessment. A paper cut would not normally warrant an assessment unless it was happening very frequently, or the environment in which it occurs causes a bigger risk i.e. a cut in a laboratory could allow bacteria or chemicals to enter the body.
Why Every Business Needs a Professional Risk Assessment
Every employer has a legal duty to carry out and regularly review workplace risk assessments. These assessments are vital for:
Identifying potential hazards before they cause accidents or downtime.
Preventing injuries, equipment damage, and legal penalties.
Demonstrating compliance with HSE risk assessment guidance.
Supporting tenders and audits with up-to-date safety documentation.
A well-executed workplace risk assessment is more than a compliance exercise — it’s an essential management tool that protects your team, customers, and business reputation.
Our Step-by-Step Risk Assessment Process
Consultation and Planning
We discuss your operations, workforce, and specific safety challenges.Site Visit and Hazard Identification
Our assessor visits your premises to observe tasks, identify hazards, and collect evidence.Risk Evaluation
We assess each hazard for likelihood and severity, aligning findings with HSE risk assessment standards.Reporting and Recommendations
You receive a detailed report with practical control measures that fit your workflow.Implementation and Review
We guide your team through applying the recommendations and offer review visits to keep your assessments up to date.
This structured process allows your business to demonstrate compliance and maintain ongoing control of workplace hazards.
What Our Risk Assessment Services Cover
Our health and safety risk assessment company provides a comprehensive range of services that cover every workplace scenario.
General Workplace Risk Assessment
A full review of your operations, processes, and working conditions to identify hazards and control measures.
Task-Specific and Activity-Based Risk Assessments
Targeted assessments for specific activities such as manual handling, lone working, or machinery operation.
Fire and COSHH Risk Assessments
Evaluation of fire hazards, emergency procedures, and exposure to hazardous substances under COSHH regulations.
Office, Industrial, and Construction Assessments
From high-risk environments to corporate offices, our occupational risk assessment services are adapted to suit your working conditions.
Each report includes findings, recommended actions, responsible persons, and timescales — written clearly so your team can take immediate steps toward compliance.
Why Work with Ultra Services
Straighforward Advice
No jargon, just clear guidance.
Proven experience
Supporting businesses across construction, logistics, healthcare, and offices.
Flexible support
From one-off risk assessments to full outsourced management.
Compliance confidence
Protect your people and your business reputation.
Risk Assessment Services in the UK
- Identify all tasks, processes and activities which require a risk assessment.
- Identify any associated hazards, evaluating the risks to the people exposed.
- Evaluating existing control measures
- Produce an Action Plan for the implementation of missing or inadequate control measures
- Support periodic or extraordinary reviews.
- Identify the hazards present in the workplace.
- Identify those at risk from the hazards, including employees, contractors and visitors.
- Evaluate the risk, taking into account existing controls that are in place to reduce risks.
- Record findings on a suitable form.
- Present / discuss any significant findings which require urgent action.
- Ultra Services Group can offer three options as part of this service.
- We can carry out your risk assessments on your behalf.
- We can provide your staff with training and the appropriate documentation.
- Or a combination of the above, which can help to kickstart the process until your trained staff feel confident in completing the assessments.
- In addition, we can also offer a Review package as part of your ongoing management arrangements, or in following a significant accident, a major process change, or upon the introduction of new equipment or premises.
A workplace risk assessment identifies potential hazards, evaluates how likely they are to cause harm, and defines steps to prevent accidents.
A competent person with relevant training and experience can conduct one. Many businesses use an external health and safety risk assessment company for impartial, professional advice.
At least annually, or sooner if there are significant workplace changes, new processes, or incidents.
At least annually, or sooner if there are significant workplace changes, new processes, or incidents.
It should record hazards, people at risk, control measures, and any further actions required. We include all of this in your report.
Yes — all employers must assess risks to employees and others affected by their work. We specialise in risk assessment support for small businesses.
