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Risk Assessments for Small Businesses — Done in 2 Minutes
Every UK employer must have a suitable risk assessment. Get yours done in seconds — professionally formatted, UK health and safety compliant, and ready to share with staff or inspectors.
Used by sole traders, SME owners, and office managers. Covers workplace hazards, DSE, manual handling, fire safety, and more.
How It Works
1. Describe Your Activity
Give us a few details about your small business work or premises. It takes less than a minute.
2. Let the app take the strain
Our advanced algorithms produce a comprehensive, UK-standard risk assessment tailored to your specific situation.
3. Download Instantly
Get a professionally formatted PDF and fully editable Word document, ready to use right away.
What You Get
- ✓Instant PDF download — ready to share with clients, insurers, or site managers
- ✓Fully editable Word document — adjust anything to suit your needs
- ✓Industry-specific hazards, people at risk, and control measures
- ✓Professionally formatted with risk ratings and action owners
- ✓UK health and safety legislation aligned
- ✓Delighted or your money back within 24 hours
Join thousands of UK businesses getting risk assessments done in minutes.
You’ll be delighted with your Risk Assessment, or your money back.
Perfect For
Example Content
A short illustrative extract from a typical small business risk assessment generated by Anyrisks:
| Hazard | People at Risk | Control Measures | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display screen equipment (DSE) eye strain | Office staff | DSE assessments completed; screen breaks encouraged; adjustable chairs provided | Low |
| Manual handling injuries in stockroom | Warehouse and retail staff | Manual handling training completed; trolleys available; maximum load labels posted | Medium |
| Lone working out of hours | Evening staff and cleaners | Check-in system in place; lone worker app used; emergency contacts held on site | Medium |
Illustrative only. Your assessment will be tailored to your specific activity and site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I legally required to have a risk assessment?
Yes. Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, all UK employers (regardless of size) must carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment.
What if I am a sole trader with no employees?
Even as a sole trader, you are required to assess risks to yourself and others who may be affected by your work activities.
Is this suitable for a home office?
Yes — just describe your home working environment and activities when generating, and the assessment will be tailored to that setting.
Can I edit the assessment after purchase?
Yes — you receive a fully editable Word document alongside the PDF.
How quickly will I receive my assessment?
Instantly. There is no waiting around.
What is your refund policy?
Not satisfied? We'll rework it or refund you in full within 24 hours.
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