Does it really matter if I haven't done a risk assessment?

I know I am supposed to have a health and safety statement in place and Risk Assessment Document, but I have kept putting it off. What it is the importance of this?

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Dear Karen,

I am operating a dairy farm and am self-employed with no employees. I obviously have family members come onto the farm from time to time, and contractors etc.

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