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  • Jeffrey Turner
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    Hi I am wondering how long I need to keep copies of hazard assessments?

    Jeffrey Turner
    Keymaster
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    The simple answer is that you should keep the most recent hazard assessment for at least as long as it remains the one on which your prevention measures are based. In other words, the earliest possible time to dispose of it would be after you revise the hazard assessment. However, you should also retain copies of previous hazard assessments that are no longer current to document the measures you took at the time the assessment was in effect. I would say a minimum of 3 years but maybe longer, depending on the nature of the hazard. In addition, some hazard assessments are subject to specific retention requirements. You should look at the analysis on OHS records retention requirements on the OHS Insider site. If you want, you can contact me directly at glennd@bongarde.com. If you let me know what jurisdiction you’re in and which hazards are involved, I can look up the applicable regulations to determine if a specific retention period is required for that particular hazard assessment. Hope that helps. Glenn (I’m the OHSI Editor, not a member)

    Jeffrey Turner
    Keymaster
    Post count: 570

    Thank you:)

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