Are generic risk assessments an method statements acceptable?
Generic risk assessments are acceptable for many tasks that are performed on a regular basis, but they must be easy to change or update if necessary, for example if a task is being carried out on a building site, inclement weather may create additional hazards. Before work starts, the site should be surveyed and any new or unanticipated hazards should be recorded if necessary (e.g. by hand in a “site comments” box) – together with details of the control measures to be used. If in doubt, further (expert) advice should be sought and an amended risk assessment and method statement should be provided before work resumes.
