Free workplace risk assessment template download
A workplace risk assessment template in PDF format — download it for free, print it, and start using it right away. Or discover why a digital risk assessment works better.
What's in the risk assessment template?
The risk assessment template includes every field a compliant workplace risk assessment needs.
Workplace identification
Site, work area, assessment date and the assessor.
Hazard identification
A description of every identified hazard and the workers affected.
Likelihood rating
The likelihood that the hazardous situation occurs (low, medium, high).
Severity rating
The severity of the potential injury or damage (minor, moderate, serious).
Risk level
The risk level calculated from likelihood and severity (acceptable, moderate, high, critical).
Controls and review
Required controls, responsible person, deadline and the date of the next review.
How to fill out the risk assessment?
A step-by-step guide to completing the risk assessment correctly
Identify the work area
Enter the site and work area name, the assessment date and the assessor.
Identify hazards
Walk through the work area and identify every possible hazard (machines, materials, ergonomics, environment).
Assess the risks
For each hazard, determine the likelihood of it occurring and the severity of the potential injury.
Define controls
For high-risk items, define mitigating controls and assign a responsible person and a deadline.
Schedule the review
Record the date of the next review and the approver's signature.
Download the risk assessment template now
PDF format, A4 size, ready to print. Completely free.
Why isn't a paper risk assessment enough?
There's nothing wrong with a paper risk assessment — until you have to update it, track it, or show it to the authorities
Done once, then forgotten
The risk assessment is completed once, ends up on a shelf, and is never updated. Meanwhile working conditions change.
No follow-up
Nothing from the action plan gets done, because there is nothing to remind you of the deadlines and the people responsible.
Reviews get skipped
Regulations require regular reviews, but on paper there is no automatic reminder. A missed review means a fine.
Risk of regulatory fines
During a health and safety inspection, an incomplete or outdated risk assessment leads to an immediate fine.
Paper risk assessment vs. digital
The same goal, but one is far more efficient
Digital risk assessment solves it all
What paper can't do, ServiceLeaf can — and much more
Guided templates
The system walks you through every step of the risk assessment. Nothing that's legally required gets left out.
Automatic reminders
The system automatically reminds you of the review deadline and of carrying out the controls.
Control follow-up
Assign controls as tasks, track their status, and prove they were carried out.
Version control
Every change is logged. Previous versions are retained, so you can see who changed what and when.
Review scheduling
Schedule annual or event-based reviews. The system remembers them, so you don't have to.
Regulatory compliance
At an inspection, present all your risk assessments, controls and reviews with a single click.
Frequently asked questions
What's worth knowing about the risk assessment template and digital risk assessment
In what format can I download the risk assessment template?
In PDF format, ready to print and fill in by hand.
Is the risk assessment template free?
Yes, it is completely free and you are free to use it for business purposes.
Is a workplace risk assessment mandatory?
Yes. Under EU and national health and safety legislation, every employer is required to carry out a risk assessment and review it regularly.
How often does it need to be reviewed?
At least once a year, and after every significant change (new machine, technology, job role, or following an accident). ServiceLeaf reminds you automatically.
How do I use the risk assessment template?
Print it out, walk through the work area, identify the hazards, assess the risks and define the controls.
How does ServiceLeaf help with risk assessment?
ServiceLeaf keeps a record of your risk assessments, reminds you to review them, assigns controls as tasks and ensures regulatory compliance.
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