Workplace risk assessments: understanding legal duties under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Posted August 28th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Ensuring the safety and health of employees is a cornerstone of responsible business practice in the UK. At the heart of this responsibility lies the legal requirement to carry out workplace risk assessments – a duty enshrined in the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR). This article sets out the legal framework surrounding risk assessments, outlines practical steps for compliance, and includes expert insights from Andrew Sanderson of Kingsley Napley and Craig Lydiate of Eighty20 Risk Systems.’

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Kingsley Napley Regulatory Blog, 18th August 2025

Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk