UK Bailiffs agent operations
Complete the initial site risk assessment promptly on attendance. It must reflect the conditions actually observed and form part of the continuing dynamic assessment throughout the operation.
Before submitting
The form records the initial position when the enforcement agent arrives. Consider the site, access, visibility, people present, animals, vehicles, gas cylinders, sharps, public exposure, threats, weapons and any need for additional resources.
Where information is not yet known, record that accurately rather than making assumptions.
Operational requirement
This form does not replace continuing professional judgement. Submission records the initial assessment only. The responsible agent must continue to review risk and communicate changes throughout the attendance.
Secure operational form
Complete every applicable field and check the declaration carefully before submission.
After submission
Update control whenever risk, behaviour, resources or site conditions materially change. Regular updates are required even where there is no significant change in circumstances.
Escalation
Pause the operation and contact control if the attendance can no longer be completed safely within the agreed resources or method.
Agent resources
Use the current UK Bailiffs policies and case instructions alongside the risk assessment.
Responsibilities, safe systems of work and incident management.
Open policyRisk levels, planning, resourcing and escalation requirements.
Open protocolsRecognition, response, reasonable adjustments and safeguarding.
Open policyProfessional, respectful and proportionate engagement standards.
Open policySubmission, evidence and fee-processing requirements.
Open policyDownloadable assessment document for use where required.
Download documentOperational support
If the risk rating, required resources or safe method is unclear, pause and speak with control before proceeding.
