Overview

This bill aims to exempt employers from the requirement to create written risk assessments for employees working in low-hazard environments, specifically those working from home with low-hazard equipment.

Description

The Low Hazard Workplaces (Risk Assessment Exemption) Bill seeks to amend existing health and safety legislation. It will remove the obligation for employers to produce written risk assessments for employees working from home in low-hazard settings.

Key Provisions:

• Exemption from risk assessment: Employers are no longer required to conduct written risk assessments for employees working from home in low-hazard environments.
• Definition of "low-hazard workplaces": This includes private residences, offices, shops, and classrooms.
• Geographic scope: The bill applies to England, Wales, and Scotland.

Government Spending

The bill is expected to reduce government spending on enforcement of health and safety regulations, though precise figures are not provided in the bill text itself. The savings would likely stem from reduced inspections and administrative costs associated with reviewing risk assessments.

Groups Affected

• Employers: Businesses and organizations will face reduced administrative burdens regarding risk assessments for employees working in low-hazard workplaces and from home.
• Employees: Those working from home in low-hazard settings may experience a potential reduction in workplace safety protections afforded by formal risk assessments, although the bill doesn't eliminate the employer's responsibility for employee safety.
• Health and Safety Regulators: These bodies may experience a decrease in workload related to risk assessment enforcement.

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