E3 It is expected that risk assessments are routinely, formally, reviewed, the frequency of which is dependent on risk. For example, assessments of higher risk activities such as dynamic, hazardous, research processes or overseas placements in hazardous areas, will require more frequent review to ensure they are still relevant than static, more routine tasks.
For relatively routine tasks, it is recommended that a formal review is carried out, at least, annually; however, any review must not exceed 3 years.
In addition to the routine review, there are circumstances that would trigger a review within the prescribed time period. These include: