Priority findings
Risk assessment foundationsCONFIRMED SATISFIED
What to check: Current risk assessments for significant work risks.
Recommended next action: Review significant risks and record suitable and sufficient assessments.
Assessment confidence / limitation: This finding is based on the supplied answer and does not verify the underlying record or site condition.
Authoritative source: SRC-HSE-MHS-1999Responsibilities and arrangementsCONFIRMED SATISFIED
What to check: Named responsibility and practical arrangements.
Recommended next action: Name the person responsible and document how safety is managed.
Assessment confidence / limitation: This finding is based on the supplied answer and does not verify the underlying record or site condition.
Authoritative source: SRC-HSE-MHS-1999Work-equipment maintenanceUNKNOWN
What to check: Maintenance or inspection records for relevant equipment.
Recommended next action: Check equipment suitability, maintenance and safe condition; obtain competent advice where needed.
Assessment confidence / limitation: This finding is based on the supplied answer and does not verify the underlying record or site condition.
Authoritative source: SRC-HSE-PUWEREquipment information and trainingCONFIRMED SATISFIED
What to check: User instructions, training and competence records.
Recommended next action: Confirm users have suitable information, instruction and training.
Assessment confidence / limitation: This finding is based on the supplied answer and does not verify the underlying record or site condition.
Authoritative source: SRC-HSE-PUWERLifting-equipment examination evidenceUNKNOWN
What to check: Current thorough-examination reports and closed defect actions.
Recommended next action: Locate the latest report and address any defects before relying on the equipment.
Assessment confidence / limitation: This finding is based on the supplied answer and does not verify the underlying record or site condition.
Authoritative source: SRC-HSE-LOLERLifting-operation competenceCONFIRMED SATISFIED
What to check: Planning, supervision and competence evidence.
Recommended next action: Confirm lifting operations are properly planned, supervised and undertaken by sufficiently competent people.
Assessment confidence / limitation: This finding is based on the supplied answer and does not verify the underlying record or site condition.
Authoritative source: SRC-HSE-LOLERDetailed findings
Risk assessment foundationsCONFIRMED SATISFIED
What we found: Risk assessment is a core management control; the check does not judge whether an assessment is legally sufficient.
Why it matters: This area can affect the reliability of the business control arrangements and should be checked against the actual work.
What to check: Current risk assessments for significant work risks.
Recommended next action: Review significant risks and record suitable and sufficient assessments.
Assessment confidence / limitation: This finding is based on the supplied answer and does not verify the underlying record or site condition.
Authoritative source: SRC-HSE-MHS-1999Written health and safety policyCONFIRMED SATISFIED
What we found: The written-policy applicability route is conditional on workforce size; final legal applicability may require confirmation.
Why it matters: This area can affect the reliability of the business control arrangements and should be checked against the actual work.
What to check: Signed/current policy where the business has five or more employees.
Recommended next action: Confirm whether a written policy is required for your workforce and keep it current.
Assessment confidence / limitation: This finding is based on the supplied answer and does not verify the underlying record or site condition.
Authoritative source: SRC-HSE-POLICYResponsibilities and arrangementsCONFIRMED SATISFIED
What we found: Clear responsibility supports effective health and safety management.
Why it matters: This area can affect the reliability of the business control arrangements and should be checked against the actual work.
What to check: Named responsibility and practical arrangements.
Recommended next action: Name the person responsible and document how safety is managed.
Assessment confidence / limitation: This finding is based on the supplied answer and does not verify the underlying record or site condition.
Authoritative source: SRC-HSE-MHS-1999First-aid arrangementsCONFIRMED SATISFIED
What we found: Workplace first-aid provision should be assessed against the work and workplace risks.
Why it matters: This area can affect the reliability of the business control arrangements and should be checked against the actual work.
What to check: First-aid needs assessment, equipment and responsible arrangements.
Recommended next action: Review workplace first-aid needs and make arrangements proportionate to the risks.
Assessment confidence / limitation: This finding is based on the supplied answer and does not verify the underlying record or site condition.
Authoritative source: SRC-HSE-FIRST-AIDWork-equipment maintenanceUNKNOWN
What we found: PUWER applies to work equipment, but the exact controls depend on the equipment and use.
Why it matters: This area can affect the reliability of the business control arrangements and should be checked against the actual work.
What to check: Maintenance or inspection records for relevant equipment.
Recommended next action: Check equipment suitability, maintenance and safe condition; obtain competent advice where needed.
Assessment confidence / limitation: This finding is based on the supplied answer and does not verify the underlying record or site condition.
Authoritative source: SRC-HSE-PUWEREquipment information and trainingCONFIRMED SATISFIED
What we found: The check routes to the work-equipment information, instruction and training expectations.
Why it matters: This area can affect the reliability of the business control arrangements and should be checked against the actual work.
What to check: User instructions, training and competence records.
Recommended next action: Confirm users have suitable information, instruction and training.
Assessment confidence / limitation: This finding is based on the supplied answer and does not verify the underlying record or site condition.
Authoritative source: SRC-HSE-PUWERLifting-equipment examination evidenceUNKNOWN
What we found: Lifting equipment can require thorough examination; intervals vary and are deliberately not invented here.
Why it matters: This area can affect the reliability of the business control arrangements and should be checked against the actual work.
What to check: Current thorough-examination reports and closed defect actions.
Recommended next action: Locate the latest report and address any defects before relying on the equipment.
Assessment confidence / limitation: This finding is based on the supplied answer and does not verify the underlying record or site condition.
Authoritative source: SRC-HSE-LOLERLifting-operation competenceCONFIRMED SATISFIED
What we found: HSE guidance identifies planning, competence and supervision as central lifting-operation controls.
Why it matters: This area can affect the reliability of the business control arrangements and should be checked against the actual work.
What to check: Planning, supervision and competence evidence.
Recommended next action: Confirm lifting operations are properly planned, supervised and undertaken by sufficiently competent people.
Assessment confidence / limitation: This finding is based on the supplied answer and does not verify the underlying record or site condition.
Authoritative source: SRC-HSE-LOLERContractor coordinationUNKNOWN
What we found: The check assesses foundational coordination readiness rather than certifying a contractor.
Why it matters: This area can affect the reliability of the business control arrangements and should be checked against the actual work.
What to check: Contractor selection, coordination and risk-information records.
Recommended next action: Review how contractor competence and shared risks are checked and coordinated.
Assessment confidence / limitation: This finding is based on the supplied answer and does not verify the underlying record or site condition.
Authoritative source: SRC-HSE-MANAGINGEvidence retrievalPOTENTIAL GAP
What we found: Evidence availability improves confidence but does not by itself prove legal compliance.
Why it matters: This area can affect the reliability of the business control arrangements and should be checked against the actual work.
What to check: An organised, retrievable set of current records.
Recommended next action: Create a simple register of owners, review dates and locations for key evidence.
Assessment confidence / limitation: This finding is based on the supplied answer and does not verify the underlying record or site condition.
Authoritative source: SRC-HSE-MANAGING