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Type	Document Title	Action
RISK ASSESSMENT	Drama, Theatre & Stage Lighting Rigging Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a drama and theatre stage lighting and rigging risk assessment template with hazards, controls and legal compliance.Category: Schools and Learning Environments	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Drilling, Ploughing and Cultivation Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a drilling, ploughing and cultivation risk assessment template with hazards, controls and PUWER compliance. Editable PDF for farmers.Category: Agriculture and Farming	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Drink Spiking Incident Response Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free drink spiking incident response risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for venues and...Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Driver Aggression/Conflict at Customer Sites Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree driver aggression risk assessment template. Includes hazards, controls and de‑escalation for delivery and service drivers. Download PDF.Category: Fleet & Logistics	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Driver Distraction from Sat‑Nav / Telematics / POD Devices Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree driver distraction risk assessment template. Pre‑filled hazards for sat‑nav, telematics and POD devices. HSE‑compliant, download PDF.Category: Fleet & Logistics	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Driver Incident Reporting Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree driver incident reporting risk assessment template. Includes hazards for collisions, fatigue, near‑misses, load security, weather. HSE‑compliant, download PDF.Category: Fleet & Logistics	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Driver No-Contact Escalation Process Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free driver no-contact escalation process risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for fleet logistics.Category: Fleet & Logistics	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Driveway and Patio Sealing Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free driveway and patio sealing risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Fully editable PDF.Category: Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Driving for Work Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free driving for work risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, control measures, and compliance notes. Editable PDF for company vehicles.Category: General	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Driving for Work Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree driving for work risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for security and response teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Driving Instructor Lone Working Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a driving instructor lone working risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for schools and tutors.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Drop Forging Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free drop forging risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes for manufacturing.Category: Manufacturing	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Drop-Off, Pick-Up and Car Park Traffic Management Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a risk assessment template for school traffic management, covering vehicle‑pedestrian hazards, control measures and legal compliance.Category: Schools and Learning Environments	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Drug and Alcohol Controls for Drivers Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree drug and alcohol risk assessment template for drivers. Includes hazards, controls, HSE‑compliant guidance. Download now.Category: Fleet & Logistics	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Drug and Alcohol Misuse Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free drug and alcohol misuse risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and legal compliance. Editable PDF for workplaces.Category: General	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Drug and Alcohol Testing Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free drug and alcohol testing risk assessment template for safety‑critical security staff. Includes hazards, controls and compliance notes.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Drug and Substance Detection Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free drug and substance detection risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Drug Use and Dealing in Venues Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free risk assessment template for handling drug use and dealing in venues. Includes pre‑filled hazards, control measures, and compliance notes.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Drug/Alcohol Controls for Safety-Critical Driving Roles Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree drug/alcohol controls risk assessment template for safety‑critical drivers. Includes hazards, controls, compliance. Download PDF.Category: Fleet & Logistics	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Drum and IBC Handling Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free drum and IBC handling risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for manufacturing sites.Category: Manufacturing	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Dry Cleaners Fire Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free Dry Cleaners fire risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Fully editable PDF for businesses.Category: Fire Risk & Hot Works	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Dry Ice Handling Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free dry ice handling risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for food transport and storage.Category: Food Industry	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Dry Stone Walling Risk Assessment for Agriculture and FarmingFREEPDFDownload a farm‑specific dry‑stone walling risk assessment template with hazards, controls and legal compliance notes.Category: Agriculture and Farming	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Drying and Curing Processes Fire Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free drying and curing processes fire risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Fully editable PDF.Category: Fire Risk & Hot Works	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Drywall Partition Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free drywall partition risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and CDM compliance. Ideal for construction projects.Category: Construction	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Dual Carriageway Roadworks Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a dual carriageway roadworks risk assessment with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Fully editable PDF for highway maintenance teams.Category: Roadworks & Highway Maintenance	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Dual-Control Instruction Vehicle Maintenance Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a dual-control vehicle maintenance risk assessment template with pre-filled hazards, controls and PUWER compliance for driving instructors.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Duct Installation Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree duct installation risk assessment template. Pre‑filled hazards for HVAC work, manual handling, cuts, confined spaces and more. HSE‑compliant, download PDF.Category: Construction	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Duke of Edinburgh and Expedition Activities Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a Duke of Edinburgh risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for schools and youth groups.Category: Schools and Learning Environments	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Dumper Operation in Roadworks Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free dumper operation risk assessment template for roadworks, with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for highway crews.Category: Roadworks & Highway Maintenance	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Dumper Truck Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free dumper truck risk assessment template. Pre‑filled hazards, controls and PUWER compliance for construction and earthworks.Category: Construction	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Dust Collection Systems and Baghouses Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree dust collection and baghouse risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes for manufacturing plants.Category: Manufacturing	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Dusting and Wiping Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free dusting and wiping risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for cleaning staff.Category: Cleaning, General	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Duty of Care to Vulnerable Persons Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free duty of care risk assessment template for vulnerable persons. Includes hazards, controls and compliance notes for security and care staff.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	E-Bike and E-Scooter Charging and Storage Fire Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free fire risk assessment for e‑bike and e‑scooter charging and storage. Includes hazards, controls and compliance notes.Category: Fire Risk & Hot Works	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Earthworks Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree earthworks risk assessment template. Pre‑filled hazards for excavation, trenching, plant movement, dust & weather. HSE‑compliant, download PDF.Category: Construction	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Edible Oil Refining and Processing Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free edible oil refining risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for food manufacturers.Category: Food Industry	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	EDM and Spark and Wire Erosion Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free EDM and spark erosion risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for manufacturing sites.Category: Manufacturing	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	EICR Testing & Inspection Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free EICR testing and inspection risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and UK legislation references.Category: Electrical	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Ejecting Patrons from Events Risk AssessmentFREEPDFAssess hazards and controls for safely ejecting patrons from events, ensuring compliance with UK security regulations.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Repair Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a comprehensive EV repair risk assessment covering high‑voltage hazards, controls and legal compliance.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Recovery Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload an electric and hybrid vehicle recovery risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electric Planer Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free electric planer risk assessment template. Pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance for carpenters and DIY users. Editable PDF download.Category: Construction	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electric Underfloor Heating Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free electric underfloor heating risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for electricians.Category: Electrical	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Point Installation and Use Fire Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free fire risk assessment template for EV charging point installation and use. Includes hazards, controls and UK compliance.Category: Fire Risk & Hot Works	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electric Vehicle Battery Removal Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a compliant EV battery removal risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and legal references for motor trade workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electrical Fault Finding Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free electrical fault finding risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Fully editable PDF for electricians.Category: Electrical	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electrical Installation Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree electrical installation risk assessment template. Pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance – download PDF.Category: Construction, Electrical	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electrical Maintenance Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free electrical maintenance risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes for manufacturing plants.Category: Manufacturing	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electrical Maintenance Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free electrical maintenance risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for electricians.Category: Electrical	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electrical Safety and Portable Appliance Testing Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload an electrical safety and PAT risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for schools.Category: Schools and Learning Environments	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electrical Safety in Gyms and Wet Areas Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload an electrical safety risk assessment for gyms, pools and leisure facilities – includes hazards, controls and compliance.Category: Gyms Training and Leisure Facilities	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electrical Safety on Farms & Portable Generators Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload an electrical safety risk assessment for farms and generators. Includes hazards, controls, and compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.Category: Agriculture and Farming	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electrical Safety Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free electrical safety risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and UK legislation references. Editable PDF for workplaces.Category: General	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electrical Socket Installation Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree electrical socket installation risk assessment template. Pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance – download PDF.Category: Construction, Electrical	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electrical Socket Overloading and Extension Leads Fire Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree template to assess fire risks from overloaded sockets and extension leads. Includes hazards, controls and compliance with UK regulations.Category: Fire Risk & Hot Works	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electrical Substation Work Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free electrical substation work risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for utilities.Category: Electrical	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electrical Work at Height Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free electrical work at height risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Fully editable PDF.Category: Electrical	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electrical Work in ATEX Zones Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free ATEX electrical work risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for safe installations.Category: Electrical	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electrical Work in Confined Spaces Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free electrical work in confined spaces risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF.Category: Electrical	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electrical Work Near Water Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free electrical work near water risk assessment template with pre-filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF.Category: Electrical	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electrical Work Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree electrical work risk assessment template with hazards, control measures and UK HSE compliance. Download PDF for construction and maintenance.Category: Construction, Electrical	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electricians Fire Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free electricians fire risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for electrical contractors.Category: Construction, Fire Risk & Hot Works	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electricians Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree electrician risk assessment template. Pre-filled hazards for live parts, arc flash, manual handling, and more. Download PDF. UK compliant.Category: Construction	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electronics and PCB Manufacturing Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free electronics and PCB manufacturing risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Fully editable for factories.Category: Manufacturing	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electroplating Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free electroplating risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, control measures and compliance notes for manufacturing.Category: Manufacturing	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Electrostatic Discharge Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free electrostatic discharge risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes for manufacturing. Editable PDF for f...Category: Manufacturing	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Emergency Evacuation of Large Venues Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free emergency evacuation risk assessment template for large venues. Includes hazards, controls, and compliance notes. Fully editable PDF.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Emergency Evacuation of Workers with Physical Disabilities Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free emergency evacuation risk assessment template for workers with physical disabilities. Includes controls, PEEPs and compliance notes.Category: Occupational Health & Welfare	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Emergency Evacuation Procedures Fire Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free emergency evacuation procedures fire risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and legal compliance. Fully editable PDF.Category: Fire Risk & Hot Works	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Emergency Evacuation Procedures Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free emergency evacuation procedures risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, control measures and compliance notes. Fully editable PDF.Category: General	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Emergency Lighting Installation Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free emergency lighting installation risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for electricians.Category: Electrical	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Emergency Plumbing Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free emergency plumbing risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for quick use.Category: Plumbing	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Emissions Testing and Exhaust Gas Analysis Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free emissions testing risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and COSHH compliance for MOT bays and vehicle workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Employing Workers with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free ADHD risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, control measures and compliance notes. Fully editable for occupational health.Category: Occupational Health & Welfare	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Employing Workers with Clinical Depression – Risk AssessmentFREEPDFGuidance on managing workplace risks when employing staff with clinical depression, including controls and legal compliance.Category: Occupational Health & Welfare	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Employing Workers with Dyspraxia Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree template to assess dyspraxia hazards, control measures and legal compliance. Editable PDF for employers.Category: Occupational Health & Welfare	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Employing Workers with Generalised Anxiety Disorder Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free risk assessment template for employing workers with Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Includes psychosocial hazards, controls and compliance guid...Category: Occupational Health & Welfare	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Employing Workers with Multiple Sclerosis Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free multiple sclerosis risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for employers.Category: Occupational Health & Welfare	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Employing Workers with Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder – Risk AssessmentFREEPDFGuidance on managing mental‑health risks when employing workers with PTSD. Includes controls, legal compliance and wellbeing measures.Category: Occupational Health & Welfare	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	End of Life Vehicle Depollution Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free ELV depollution risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes for vehicle dismantlers. Editable PDF for workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	End of Tenancy Cleaning Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free end of tenancy cleaning risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for landlords and cleaning firms.Category: Cleaning, General	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	End-of-Day Lock-Up Risk AssessmentFREEPDFIdentify and control hazards during end‑of‑day lock‑up, including unauthorised entry, alarm failures, key handling and fire safety.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	End-of-Line Product Testing (Pressure and Electrical) Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free end‑of‑line product testing risk assessment template for pressure and electrical tests in manufacturing. Editable PDF with hazards and controls.Category: Manufacturing	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Enforcing Capacity Limits and Social Distancing Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free capacity limits and social distancing risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Fully editable PDF.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Engine Cranes, Hoists and Transmission Jacks Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free engine crane, hoist and transmission jack risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes for motor trade wor...Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Engine Oil and Filter Changes Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a risk assessment template for engine oil and filter changes in vehicle workshops. Includes hazards, controls and COSHH compliance.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Engine Removal and Refitting Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free engine removal and refitting risk assessment template with hazards, controls and LOLER compliance for vehicle workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Engine Running Indoors Exhaust Fume Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload an engine indoors exhaust fume risk assessment template, compliant with COSHH and HSG187. Editable PDF for motor trade workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Engineering and Machine Workshops Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload an engineering and machine workshops risk assessment template with hazards, controls and PUWER compliance. Editable PDF for university workshops.Category: Schools and Learning Environments	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Entry Screening and Bag Searches at Venues Risk AssessmentFREEPDFIdentify and control hazards of venue entry screening and bag searches – safety, security and data protection.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Entry Searches at Venue Doors Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free entry searches at venue doors risk assessment template with pre-filled hazards, controls and legal compliance. Editable PDF for security teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Epilepsy Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free epilepsy risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for employers.Category: Occupational Health & Welfare	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Equine and Stables Work Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a comprehensive equine stable risk assessment template with hazards, controls and legal compliance.Category: Agriculture and Farming	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Ergonomic Modifications Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free ergonomic modifications risk assessment template with hazards, controls and UK legislation references. Fully editable PDF.Category: Occupational Health & Welfare	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Escalator, Travelator and Moving Walkway Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free escalator and travelator risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for public venues.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	EV Battery Handling Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a motor‑trade EV battery handling risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	EV Charging Equipment Use Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload an EV charging equipment risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance for motor trade workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	EV Charging Point Installation Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free EV charging point installation risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes.Category: Electrical	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	EV Charging Point Installers Fire Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free EV Charging Point Installers fire risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, control measures and compliance notes. Fully editable PDF.Category: Construction, Fire Risk & Hot Works	CREATE

How to choose the right risk assessment template

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Frequently asked questions

Are these risk assessment templates really free to download?

Yes — completely free. Over 2111 free UK risk assessment templates, free to use forever, no paywall. Customise to your workplace and download as a professional HSE-compliant PDF in minutes.

Can I download risk assessment templates in PDF or Word format?

Risk assessments download as a professional, HSE-compliant PDF — ready to print and file as-is. Word (.docx) export is not available for risk assessments, but you can fully customise every hazard, control measure, persons-at-risk entry and rating online before you download.

Are the risk assessment templates HSE-compliant?

Yes. Every template aligns with HSE guidance and the HSE 5-Step Risk Assessment process. They cover the requirements of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, COSHH 2002, Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, Work at Height Regulations 2005, and other relevant UK regulations.

What industries do the risk assessment templates cover?

Every UK industry — painting, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, solar panel installation, asbestos, scaffolding, working at height, manual handling, fall protection, hot works, confined space entry, lifting operations, kitchen fitting, drywall, tiling, plastering, and many more.

What's the difference between a risk assessment form and a risk assessment template?

A risk assessment form is the blank document; a risk assessment template is a pre-filled form ready to customise. Our generator gives you both — a free interactive form you fill in plus over 2111 pre-written templates you can customise to your specific workplace.

Do I need to create an account to use the risk assessment templates?

You can build and preview a risk assessment without an account. To download the PDF you'll need a free account — it takes less than a minute, costs nothing, and also lets you save documents to your dashboard, edit them later, and share them for digital signatures.

Can I customise the risk assessment templates to my workplace?

Yes — fully. Edit hazards, control measures, persons at risk, likelihood and severity ratings, PPE requirements, and review schedules. Each template is a starting point you tailor to your specific operation.

How many risks can I add to a single risk assessment?

The number of risks (hazards) you can include in one assessment depends on your plan: guests get unlimited risks, Free accounts unlimited risks, Standard unlimited risks, Pro unlimited risks, and Enterprise unlimited risks per assessment. You can add and preview every risk in a template, then tick the ones to include up to your plan limit — upgrade any time for more. See our pricing page for the full plan comparison.

Are these risk assessment templates valid for UK construction work?

Yes. Our construction-specific risk assessment templates align with HSE construction guidance, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), and the Work at Height Regulations 2005. Templates cover scaffolding, working at height, concrete pouring, excavation, roofing, electrical installation, and more.

How often should I update my risk assessment?

Whenever there is reason to believe the assessment is no longer valid — after workplace changes, near-misses, accidents, new equipment, new substances, or new processes. HSE guidance recommends an annual formal review at minimum.

What is the HSE 5-step risk assessment process?

Step 1: Identify the hazards. Step 2: Decide who might be harmed and how. Step 3: Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions. Step 4: Record findings and implement them. Step 5: Review the assessment and update if necessary. Our interactive generator walks you through all 5 steps.

Can I use these risk assessment templates for self-employed work?

Yes. Self-employed workers are required to assess risks to themselves and anyone affected by their work. Our templates are suitable for sole traders, contractors, and small businesses.

Do you have RIDDOR-aligned risk assessment templates?

Yes. Several templates cover RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013) requirements — including accident reporting and investigation risk assessments. All RA templates support incident logging and review.

Get Started — Create Your Free Risk Assessment in 4 Easy Steps

What Is a Risk Assessment?

A risk assessment is a systematic process of identifying hazards in the workplace, evaluating the likelihood and severity of harm, and determining the appropriate control measures to reduce risk to an acceptable level. It is a legal requirement under UK health and safety law and forms the foundation of any effective safety management system. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines a risk assessment as “simply a careful examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people, so that you can weigh up whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm.” Every employer, self-employed person, and contractor with five or more employees must record their risk assessments in writing.

Why Do You Need a Risk Assessment?

Risk assessments are not just good practice — they are a legal obligation. Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA), employers have a general duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of their employees and anyone affected by their work activities. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR) make this more specific by requiring employers to:

Carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment of the risks to employees and others
Implement preventive and protective measures based on the assessment findings
Appoint competent persons to assist with health and safety arrangements
Provide appropriate training and information to employees about risks and control measures
Review and update assessments whenever there is reason to suspect they are no longer valid

Failure to conduct adequate risk assessments can lead to enforcement action by the HSE, including improvement notices, prohibition notices, and prosecution. Under the Sentencing Guidelines for Health and Safety Offences, fines for serious breaches can reach millions of pounds, with custodial sentences possible for the most serious failures.

The HSE 5-Step Risk Assessment Process

The HSE recommends a straightforward 5-step approach to risk assessment that our free risk assessment generator is designed to follow: Step 1: Identify the Hazards Walk around your workplace and look at what could reasonably be expected to cause harm. Consider activities, processes, substances, equipment, and working conditions. Our generator includes a library of over 100 pre-populated risk templates covering common hazards across construction, healthcare, transport, manufacturing, and general workplace environments. Step 2: Decide Who Might Be Harmed and How For each hazard, identify who could be affected — employees, contractors, visitors, members of the public, or vulnerable groups such as young workers, pregnant employees, or those with disabilities. Consider how the harm could occur and the potential severity. Step 3: Evaluate the Risks and Decide on Control Measures Assess the likelihood and severity of each risk using a risk matrix. Our generator automatically calculates risk ratings and provides suggested control measures following the hierarchy of controls: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Step 4: Record Your Findings and Implement Them Document your assessment, communicate the findings to employees, and put control measures in place. Our generator produces a professional, fully formatted risk assessment document that you can save, share electronically, and collect digital signatures from workers to confirm they have read and understood the assessment. Step 5: Review and Update Regularly Risk assessments are living documents. Review them when work practices change, after an incident, when new equipment or substances are introduced, or at least annually. Our platform stores your assessments in your user dashboard so you can easily update and re-issue them.

Who Needs a Risk Assessment?

Every employer in the UK must conduct risk assessments, regardless of industry or business size. Specific regulations also require risk assessments for particular activities and situations, including:

Construction — Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) require risk assessments as part of the construction phase plan
Manual Handling — Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require assessment of manual handling tasks
Hazardous Substances — COSHH Regulations 2002 require assessment of exposure to hazardous substances
Display Screen Equipment — DSE Regulations 1992 require workstation assessments for habitual users
Working at Height — Work at Height Regulations 2005 require risk assessment before any work at height
Fire Safety — Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a fire risk assessment for all non-domestic premises
Noise — Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 require assessment of noise exposure levels

Self-employed workers, landlords, and anyone managing non-domestic premises also have legal duties to assess risks. Our free risk assessment templates cover all these scenarios and more.

Why Use Our Free Risk Assessment Generator?

Our online risk assessment generator simplifies the entire process. Instead of starting from a blank template, you can:

Choose from over 100 pre-built risk templates with defined hazards, risks, and control measures
Customise every detail — add your own risks, edit control measures, and tailor the assessment to your specific workplace
Automatic risk calculation — our built-in risk matrix calculates severity, likelihood, and residual risk scores
Add your company logo for professional, branded documents
Collect digital signatures — share assessments with workers and collect electronic sign-offs, with up to 100 signatures per document for free users
Export to PDF — download professional documents ready for site files, audits, or client submissions
Save and manage — store all your assessments in your dashboard, update them anytime, and track review dates

Whether you are a sole trader completing your first risk assessment or a safety manager creating RAMS for a construction project, our generator saves time while ensuring your assessments meet HSE best-practice guidance and UK regulatory requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions About Risk Assessments

What must a risk assessment include?

A suitable and sufficient risk assessment must identify the hazards present in the workplace, determine who might be harmed and how, evaluate the likelihood and severity of harm, record the existing control measures in place, and identify any additional actions needed to reduce risk. Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers with five or more employees must record the significant findings of their assessment in writing. Our risk assessment generator guides you through each of these elements step by step.

How often should a risk assessment be reviewed?

There is no fixed legal timeframe for reviewing risk assessments, but the HSE recommends reviewing them whenever there is a significant change — such as new equipment, substances, processes, or staff — or after an accident, incident, or near miss. As good practice, most organisations review risk assessments at least annually. Our generator includes a review date feature so you can set reminders and track when assessments are due for review.

Do I need a risk assessment if I am self-employed?

Yes. Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, self-employed workers must conduct risk assessments if their work activities could pose a risk to others, including clients, members of the public, or workers on shared sites. If you employ anyone else, you must assess risks to your employees. Many clients and principal contractors also require self-employed workers to provide written risk assessments before starting work on site.

What is the difference between a risk assessment and a method statement?

A risk assessment identifies hazards, evaluates risks, and determines control measures. A method statement describes the safe system of work — the step-by-step sequence of how a task should be carried out safely, incorporating the control measures identified in the risk assessment. Together they form a RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement), which is commonly required on construction sites and for high-risk activities. Health & Safety Zone offers both risk assessment and method statement generators.

What is a risk matrix and how does it work?

A risk matrix (also called a risk assessment matrix) is a tool used to evaluate the level of risk by combining the likelihood of a hazard causing harm with the potential severity of that harm. Each factor is scored on a scale (typically 1–5), and the scores are multiplied to give an overall risk rating. Our risk assessment generator uses a built-in risk matrix that automatically calculates risk scores for each hazard, colour-codes them (green, amber, red), and recalculates the residual risk after control measures are applied.

Is this risk assessment generator really free?

Yes. Our risk assessment generator is completely free to use. You can create a free account, generate risk assessments using our pre-populated templates or your own custom risks, add your company logo, collect up to 100 digital signatures per document, and export to PDF — all at no cost. There are no hidden charges, no trial periods, and no credit card required. We also offer free toolbox talk templates, company policy templates, method statement templates, and COSHH assessment templates.

Can I use these risk assessments for a construction site?

Absolutely. Our template library includes comprehensive construction risk assessments covering working at height, excavation, scaffolding, demolition, electrical safety, confined spaces, asbestos, manual handling, plant and machinery, and many more. These templates are designed to meet the requirements of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) and can be customised to your specific site, activity, and project. You can also create RAMS by pairing a risk assessment with one of our method statement templates.