Overview

This bill aims to exempt self-employed individuals from the requirement to produce a written risk assessment if they are working in a low-hazard business activity. The determination of "low-hazard" is left to the individual's judgment.

Description

The Self-Employment (Risk Assessment Exemption) Bill proposes to amend current legislation, removing the obligation for self-employed persons to create written risk assessments for activities they classify as low-hazard. The bill defines the exemption broadly, leaving the assessment of risk levels to the self-employed individual's own determination. The bill will apply across England, Wales and Scotland, and will come into force immediately upon being passed.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to significantly impact government spending. The removal of the written risk assessment requirement would likely reduce administrative burden on both self-employed individuals and government agencies responsible for enforcing health and safety regulations, but the financial implications are difficult to quantify precisely at this stage.

Groups Affected

• Self-Employed Individuals: This bill primarily affects self-employed individuals. Those working in low-hazard jobs will no longer need to produce written risk assessments, potentially saving them time and resources. However, those deemed to be in high-risk occupations will remain subject to the same regulations.
• Government Agencies (e.g., Health and Safety Executive): Agencies responsible for overseeing workplace health and safety may experience a reduction in paperwork and administrative costs. However, there may be concerns regarding the potential for increased workplace accidents due to the relaxed assessment requirements.

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