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Risk assessment definition

What does Risk assessment mean? In legal practice, a risk assessment is the structured process by which an employer or other duty holder identifies workplace hazards, evaluates the likelihood and severity of harm, and decides, implements and records proportionate control measures. It is a statutory requirement: in England and Wales and Scotland under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (made under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974); in Northern Ireland under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000; and in Ireland under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the Safety,...

Supply Chain Risk Assessment for Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking: Practical Framework under the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 (s54)

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Practice notes

There are numerous forms in which modern slavery and human trafficking risks can appear within supply chains. The Home Office’s statutory guidance on transparency in supply chains (TISC), published under section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA 2015), recognises that modern slavery and human trafficking occur across almost every sector. Many companies, and the chains that support them, will be widely exposed. Put bluntly, the message from the Home Office guidance is that if you are not identifying any risks, you are probably not scrutinising closely enough. To evaluate the likelihood of slavery within your supply chains, begin by mapping the aspects of your business that are especially vulnerable to slavery and human trafficking. These commonly involve reliance on third-party suppliers and recruitment practices, though other elements may arise depending on your operations. The primary focus should be the risk faced by individuals of becoming victims of modern slavery and human trafficking, rather than the risk to your organisation. This Practice Note offers direction on analysing the risk of your organisation’s supply chain being connected to modern slavery and/or human trafficking, with particular emphasis on supplier risk...

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