Do small businesses require a hazardous substances assessment as well as large businesses?

Not all workplaces may require testing for substances; however it's a factor taking into account based on the nature of the tasks and materials involved in your work environment. For instance if your job mostly involves tasks in an office setting, such, as handling paperwork you may not have to be overly concerned. On the side on the hand if your job entails working with chemicals or being exposed to dust or fumes in industries, like manufacturing or healthcare sector then it would be prudent to consider conducting tests for safety purposes. First and foremost is the importance of conducting a risk assessment upfront! Take a look, at the materials you're working with. How they are being handled to understand any potential risks involved in their use. If there’s a possibility of exposure that could endanger someone’s well being then it might be wise to consider conducting some testing.