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Office Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
An office risk assessment is legally required under UK health and safety law for all workplaces, including offices, co-working spaces and home offices. Anyrisks generates a complete, UK-compliant office risk assessment covering DSE, slips and trips, fire safety, manual handling and all common office hazards in minutes — delivered as PDF and editable Word document for £29.
Used by thousands of UK businesses, sole traders, landlords and service companies
💼 Hybrid working? Hot-desking? Work from home? Mention it — we'll cover DSE risks, home office fire safety, shared workspace hazards and all relevant working from home controls in your assessment.
Legal requirements for office risk assessments
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR) require all employers to carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment of workplace hazards. Regulation 3 applies to all workplaces, including offices — there is no exemption for low-risk environments. If you employ five or more people, the assessment must be written down.
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 specifically require employers to assess and reduce risks from DSE work — including eye strain, upper limb disorders, and mental stress. This applies to anyone who uses a computer screen for continuous periods as part of their normal work. According to HSE guidance, this typically means daily use for an hour or more at a time. Employers must provide adjustable chairs, monitor stands, regular breaks, and eye tests on request.
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 set minimum standards for office environments, including temperature (at least 16°C where sedentary work is done), lighting, ventilation, cleanliness, and space per person (11 cubic metres). Regulation 12 requires that floors and traffic routes are free from obstructions and slip/trip hazards.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a fire risk assessment for all workplaces. In offices, this means identifying fire hazards (electrical equipment, paper storage, kitchens), ensuring adequate escape routes, and maintaining fire detection and alarm systems. The responsible person (usually the employer or office manager) must review the fire risk assessment regularly — HSE recommends annually, or whenever significant changes occur.
How it works
1. Describe your office
Tell us about your office — number of employees, whether it's a serviced office or your own premises, facilities (kitchen, stairs, storage), hybrid working arrangements, and any specific hazards. If employees work from home, mention it and we'll include home working DSE controls.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant office risk assessment referencing the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, DSE Regulations 1992, and all relevant workplace legislation.
3. Instant download and use
Download as PDF and Word. Share it with employees, file it for compliance, or provide it to your landlord or building manager. £29, no subscription, money-back guarantee within 24 hours.
What it covers
Every office risk assessment is written in full — covering all workplace hazards relevant to your office environment.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) — workstation setup, eye strain, RSI
Slips, trips and falls — floor surfaces, cables, stairs, wet floors
Fire safety — electrical equipment, paper storage, escape routes
Manual handling — lifting boxes, moving furniture, deliveries
Electrical safety — portable appliances, overloaded sockets, extension leads
Kitchen and food preparation areas — burns, cuts, hygiene
Working at height — changing light bulbs, accessing storage
Lone working — early/late working, security, first aid access
Stress and mental health — workload, working hours, support
Pregnant and nursing mothers — adjustments and risk controls
Violence and aggression — reception areas, client-facing roles
First aid provision — trained first aiders, equipment, accident reporting
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 compliance
Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 compliance
Works for
From sole traders working from home to multinational office headquarters — Anyrisks covers every type of office environment.
What customers say
"Our commercial landlord asked for a workplace risk assessment as part of the lease. Anyrisks covered everything — DSE, fire safety, kitchen hazards — and was accepted immediately. Saved us paying a consultant."
Rachel T.
Marketing agency owner, Manchester
"We moved to hybrid working post-pandemic and needed to update our risk assessment to cover home working. Anyrisks made it simple — just described our setup and it produced a complete assessment referencing all the right regulations."
David P.
Operations manager, Birmingham
"I'm a sole trader working from home and wasn't sure if I needed this. Anyrisks explained the legal requirements clearly and produced a professional document I can show clients. Well worth £29."
Emma K.
Freelance consultant, Edinburgh
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| MHSWR 1999 and DSE Regulations 1992 referenced | ✓ | ✗ |
| Covers hybrid working and home offices | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fire safety and Regulatory Reform Order 2005 compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tailored to your office size and facilities | ✓ | ✗ |
| Includes pregnant workers and mental health risks | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an office risk assessment if I work from home?
Yes — the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 applies to all work activities. If you employ anyone working from your home office, or if you are self-employed and clients visit, you must have a written risk assessment covering slips, trips, fire, DSE and other hazards.
Does this cover Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments?
Yes — office risk assessments include DSE risks under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992. This covers workstation setup, eye strain, repetitive strain injury, and adjustable seating requirements.
What if we have a hybrid working arrangement?
Describe your working arrangement — if employees work from home part-time or hot-desk in the office, mention it. The assessment will cover both office-based and home-working DSE risks, as well as shared workspace hazards.
Is this accepted by landlords and building managers?
Yes — landlords often require tenants to provide a workplace risk assessment as part of lease compliance. Anyrisks produces a professional, regulation-referenced document in the standard format expected by commercial property managers.
Does it cover fire safety in offices?
Yes — fire risks are included, referencing the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The assessment covers fire exits, evacuation procedures, electrical equipment safety, and combustible materials storage.
Can I use this for a serviced office or co-working space?
Yes — describe your working environment (serviced office, co-working space, shared facilities) and the assessment will be tailored accordingly, covering shared kitchen risks, fire procedures, and DSE in hot-desk environments.
How long does it take to generate?
Under 2 minutes. Describe your office environment, number of employees, specific hazards (stairs, kitchens, storage) and Anyrisks produces a complete, UK-compliant office risk assessment instantly.
Do I need to update it regularly?
Yes — the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require regular review. Update your assessment annually, or whenever office layout, staffing or equipment changes significantly.