Overview

This bill aims to exempt self-employed individuals in low-risk businesses from the requirement to produce a written risk assessment. The bill simplifies regulations for self-employed workers deemed to operate in low-hazard activities.

Description

This bill, the Self-Employment (Risk Assessment Exemption) Act 2011, removes the obligation for self-employed people to create a written risk assessment if they believe their work involves low-hazard activities. The bill applies to England, Wales, and Scotland. It takes effect immediately upon passage.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to significantly impact government spending. The primary effect will be a reduction in administrative burden for self-employed individuals and potentially less resources spent by regulatory bodies on enforcing risk assessment compliance for these individuals.

Groups Affected

This bill primarily affects self-employed individuals. It could benefit them by reducing administrative burden and costs associated with risk assessments. However, it may also impact regulatory bodies responsible for workplace safety inspections, leading to a reduction in workload in this area. The impact on those who might be injured as a result of non-compliance with risk assessments is not explicitly addressed in the Bill

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