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An occupational health risk assessment evaluates long-term health hazards in the workplace — exposure to substances, noise, vibration, manual handling strain, work-related stress and biological agents. It is a legal requirement under multiple UK regulations including COSHH, the Control of Noise at Work Regulations and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Anyrisks generates a comprehensive, regulation-referenced assessment for your workplace in minutes.
Used by UK employers, facilities managers, health and safety advisors and occupational health professionals
🩺 Occupational health assessments are distinct from safety risk assessments — they focus on long-term exposure to health hazards (chemicals, noise, vibration, dust, biological agents) rather than immediate injury risks. Both are legally required under UK health and safety law.
Legal requirements for occupational health risk assessment
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 place a duty on all employers to assess risks to health arising from work activities. Regulation 3(1) requires a suitable and sufficient assessment of all risks, including occupational health risks. This is the overarching duty — every employer must identify and assess health hazards in the workplace and put in place appropriate control measures.
Multiple specific regulations require occupational health risk assessments for particular hazards. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) require assessment of exposure to hazardous substances including chemicals, dust, fumes and biological agents. The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 require assessment where employees are exposed to noise levels of 80dB(A) or above. The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 require assessment of hand-arm and whole-body vibration exposure. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require assessment of all manual handling tasks that involve a risk of injury.
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 require assessment of workstations for employees who use display screens habitually as a significant part of their work. The assessment must cover screen glare, seating, keyboard position, work routine and eye strain risk. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 indirectly require consideration of occupational health factors like fatigue and musculoskeletal strain when planning work at height.
Where significant risk is identified, many regulations require health surveillance — regular monitoring of workers' health to detect early signs of work-related ill health. This is mandatory under COSHH for certain substances, under the Noise Regulations for employees exposed above 85dB(A), and under the Vibration Regulations where exposure exceeds the action value. Failing to carry out a suitable and sufficient occupational health risk assessment can result in enforcement action by the HSE, including improvement notices and prosecution. More information on legal requirements for risk assessments is available in our comprehensive guide.
How it works
1. Describe your workplace
Tell us about your workplace — the industry, activities, substances used, equipment operated, noise levels, manual handling tasks and any known exposure risks. Include details of processes that generate dust, fumes or vapour, use of vibrating tools, repetitive tasks and work-related stress factors. The more detail you provide, the more comprehensive and specific your assessment will be.
2. AI writes your assessment
Anyrisks generates a complete, regulation-referenced occupational health risk assessment covering all relevant UK legislation — COSHH, Noise at Work, Vibration at Work, Manual Handling, DSE and the Management Regulations 1999. The assessment identifies health hazards, evaluates exposure, specifies control measures, and sets out monitoring and health surveillance requirements where applicable.
3. Download and implement
Download instantly as PDF and editable Word document. Share with employees, occupational health providers and the HSE if requested. Use it to plan health surveillance, specify PPE, inform training programmes and demonstrate compliance during inspections. £29, no subscription, money-back guarantee within 24 hours.
What it covers
Every occupational health risk assessment is written in full — covering all long-term health hazards relevant to your workplace and activities.
Hazardous substances — COSHH assessment including chemicals, dust, fumes and biological agents
Noise exposure — Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 compliance
Hand-arm vibration (HAV) — assessment of power tools and vibrating equipment
Whole-body vibration — vehicles, plant machinery and mobile equipment
Manual handling — repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling tasks
Display screen equipment (DSE) — workstation assessment for office workers
Work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD) — repetitive strain injury risks
Work-related stress — psychosocial hazards and mental health risks
Ergonomic hazards — posture, seating, workstation layout and task design
Biological agents — exposure to bacteria, viruses, fungi and bloodborne pathogens
Respiratory sensitisers — substances that can cause occupational asthma
Carcinogens and mutagens — substances regulated under COSHH Schedule 1
Health surveillance requirements — type, frequency and responsible person
Personal protective equipment (PPE) — respiratory protection, hearing protection, gloves
Works for all industries
From manufacturing and construction to offices and healthcare, Anyrisks covers occupational health risks across every sector.
What customers say
"We needed a COSHH assessment for our metal fabrication shop covering welding fume, grinding dust and cutting fluid mist. Anyrisks produced a detailed assessment with exposure limits, control measures and health surveillance requirements in minutes. HSE inspector was satisfied."
David R.
Operations manager, engineering firm, West Midlands
"Our office staff were getting DSE-related complaints. Anyrisks covered workstation setup, screen breaks, eye tests and ergonomic adjustments. We implemented the recommendations and complaints dropped to zero within two months."
Emma L.
HR director, financial services, London
"Construction sites generate a lot of occupational health risks — noise, vibration, silica dust, manual handling. Anyrisks gave us a comprehensive assessment covering all regulations with practical controls. We use it on every project now."
James T.
Site manager, construction contractor, Scotland
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| References all relevant UK occupational health regulations | ✓ | ✗ |
| COSHH, Noise, Vibration, Manual Handling and DSE covered | ✓ | ✗ |
| Health surveillance requirements specified where needed | ✓ | ✗ |
| Exposure limits and monitoring frequencies included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Control measures tailored to your workplace and activities | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 5 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and editable Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an occupational health risk assessment and a general risk assessment?
An occupational health risk assessment focuses specifically on long-term health hazards rather than immediate safety risks. It covers exposure to substances (dust, chemicals, fumes), noise, vibration, manual handling strain, work-related stress, ergonomic hazards and biological agents. A general risk assessment covers immediate injury risks like slips, falls and machinery accidents. Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, both are required — occupational health risks must be identified, assessed and controlled just like safety risks.
Is an occupational health risk assessment a legal requirement?
Yes. Regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires employers to assess all risks to health arising from work activities. This includes occupational health hazards like exposure to hazardous substances (COSHH Regulations 2002), noise (Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005), vibration (Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005), manual handling (Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992) and display screen equipment (Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992). Each specific regulation requires a suitable and sufficient risk assessment.
What should an occupational health risk assessment include?
It must identify all occupational health hazards present in the workplace — substances, noise, vibration, manual handling tasks, ergonomic risks, biological hazards, work-related stress. For each hazard, assess who is at risk, the level of exposure, the potential health effects (acute and chronic), and the controls in place. The assessment must reference relevant regulations (COSHH, Noise at Work, Manual Handling, DSE), specify control measures (PPE, engineering controls, health surveillance), and set review dates. It must be written down if you employ five or more people.
Who is responsible for carrying out an occupational health risk assessment?
The employer is legally responsible under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. The assessment can be carried out by a competent person — someone with the knowledge, experience and training to identify occupational health hazards and evaluate controls. For complex exposures (asbestos, lead, silica, industrial noise), you may need specialist input from an occupational hygienist or occupational health professional. Employees must be consulted and involved in the assessment process.
How often should occupational health risk assessments be reviewed?
Review whenever there is a significant change to work activities, substances used, equipment, or working methods. Review after any work-related ill health is reported, after a health surveillance finding, or if monitoring data shows increased exposure. As a minimum, review annually. Some specific regulations require more frequent review — COSHH assessments should be reviewed whenever there is reason to suspect they are no longer valid. Keep records of all reviews and update control measures as needed.
Does Anyrisks cover all occupational health regulations?
Yes — describe the workplace, activities, substances, equipment and any known exposure risks (noise, vibration, dust, chemicals, manual handling) and Anyrisks will produce a comprehensive occupational health risk assessment. It references relevant UK regulations including COSHH 2002, Control of Noise at Work 2005, Control of Vibration at Work 2005, Manual Handling Operations 1992, DSE Regulations 1992 and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. The assessment covers hazard identification, exposure assessment, control measures and monitoring requirements.
Can I use Anyrisks for a manufacturing or industrial workplace?
Yes — Anyrisks is suitable for all workplace types including manufacturing, construction, warehousing, laboratories, offices, healthcare and hospitality. Describe the specific processes, substances, machinery and working environment and the assessment will be tailored to your industry. Common occupational health hazards in manufacturing (metal dust, welding fume, machine noise, vibration from hand tools, manual handling of materials) are covered in detail with appropriate control measures.
Does it cover health surveillance requirements?
Yes — where health surveillance is required by regulation (e.g. for noise exposure above 85dB, hand-arm vibration exposure above the action value, or exposure to hazardous substances listed in COSHH), the assessment will specify the type of surveillance needed, frequency, and who should carry it out. Health surveillance is a legal requirement under several regulations and must be arranged by the employer where significant exposure is identified.
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