8.12.2. When to undertake a risk assessment

Considering the relatively static nature of a building you may not need to assess all risk areas frequently, but if something changes then the risks should also be assessed.

For example, you may not need to assess risk for staff using stairs since most people use stairs outside the building, and assume a personal responsibility to take appropriate care inside the building.

If however you change the conditions (e.g., removing a handrail) or the frequency of use (e.g., moving a storage space to a different floor), then you should consider the risks and take appropriate measures.

The key is to identify the risk, assess the impact and likelihood of the risk happening, and write down appropriate measures, breaking down your property into manageable sections.

Structural parts: roof, gutters, windows walls, outside areas, car parking, etc.
Rooms: offices, store rooms, kitchens, toilets, etc.
Storeys: basement, ground floor, upper floors, etc.