S.L. 646.11 Art. 10Risk assessments.

(1) It shall be the duty of every employer and of every self-employed person to carry out, or to ensure that is carried out, a suitable, sufficient and systematic assessment of all the occupational health and safety hazards which may be present at the place of work and the resultant risks involved concerning all aspects of the work activity. Such assessments shall consider the risks to the health and safety of workers and of self-employed persons to which they are exposed whilst at work, as well as the risks to the health and safety of other persons, including visitors to the place of work, which risks arise out of, or in connection with the work being carried out, or by the conduct of the undertaking: Provided that when carrying out such assessments, an employer and a self-employed person shall also take into consideration changes to the work activities being carried out and to the workplace, and shall take appropriate action.

(2) Where five or more workers are employed, an employer shall keep in his possession written or retrievable electronic copies of such assessments, and shall ensure that they are updated regularly.

(3) An employer and a self-employed person shall decide on the protective measures appropriate to the nature of the work being carried out which are required to be taken following these assessments and, if necessary, the protective equipment to be used.

(4) The assessments referred to in this regulation shall be reviewed whenever there is any major change in working conditions, or whenever the employer or self-employed person have reason to suspect that they are no longer valid.