In the case of larger and more complex jobs (and those carried out by contractors), a risk assessment and method statement should already have been developed, well in advance of the job, by those managing the work. This does not remove the need for a Risk Prediction, which allows the Performing Authority and the work team to review the job in the work area, prior to starting work, to make sure that:
• The risks have not changed since the original risk assessment was carried out;
• All team members are all clear on how they will do the job;
• All the equipment required is available.