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Low Hazard Workplaces (Risk Assessment Exemption) Bill

A Bill to exempt employers from the requirement to produce a written risk assessment in respect of low hazard workplaces and the premises of those working from their own home with low hazard equipment.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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The Low Hazard Workplaces (Risk Assessment Exemption) Bill would remove the requirement for employers to produce a written risk assessment for workplaces considered low hazard. It also covers premises where people work from home using low hazard equipment. The Bill is sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope and is currently at the Second Reading stage in the House of Commons.

Key Points

  • Exempts employers from writing a written risk assessment for low hazard workplaces.
  • Includes home-based workplaces with low hazard equipment.
  • Aims to reduce administrative burden while keeping safety duties under existing law.
  • Has a long parliamentary history, first introduced in 2010, with the sponsor identified as Sir Christopher Chope.
  • Currently at the Second Reading stage in the Commons.

Progress

Originating in the Commons, the Bill first appeared in 2010 and is presently at the Second Reading stage in the Commons. No further progress is shown in the provided record.

Who is affected?

Employers and organisations, particularly small businesses, operating low hazard workplacesEmployees and workers who work from home using low hazard equipmentHR and safety professionals responsible for workplace compliance in those settings

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

21 Oct 2010

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
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3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Low Hazard Workplaces (Risk Assessment Exemption)

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 87 2010-12 (as introduced)
BillCommons
21 Jul 2011

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.