A common weakness is treating the safety case as a compliance report rather than a risk management argument.
Other problems include large amounts of descriptive information without explaining its significance, unsupported assertions that controls are effective, poor links between evidence and conclusions and known deficiencies that are recorded without explaining their effect on risk.
A strong safety case should help the reader follow a clear line from hazard to risk, control, evidence and conclusion.
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- What does the Building Safety Regulator expect from a safety case report?
A safety case report should provide a clear and proportionate explanation of the building safety risks and how they are being managed.
- What happens if the BSR does not accept a safety case report?
A report that does not adequately demonstrate how building safety risks are managed may lead to requests for further information or contribute to a Building Assessment Certificate application being refused.
- Can Cascade help if we already have a safety case report?
Yes. You do not need to start your safety case again simply because it was originally produced in Word or by an external consultant.
Building safety legislation, regulation and Building Safety Regulator guidance can change. This page is general information, not legal advice — always refer to current legislation and official guidance for your building.