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Type	Document Title	Action
RISK ASSESSMENT	Abandoned or Suspicious Vehicles Risk AssessmentFREEPDFRisk assessment template for handling abandoned or suspicious vehicles, covering hazards, controls and legal compliance.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Acid and Corrosive Substance Attack Response and First Aid Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free acid and corrosive substance attack response risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls, and first‑aid steps. Fully editable.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Active Attacker and Marauding Attack Response Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free active attacker risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for security teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	AdBlue Theft Prevention Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free AdBlue theft prevention risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for vehicle and storage security.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Adverse Weather Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free adverse weather risk assessment template for outdoor public events. Includes hazards, controls and compliance notes.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	AED Use and Cardiac Arrest Response Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free AED risk assessment template with hazards, control measures and compliance notes. Editable PDF for security and public safety teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Age Verification Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free age verification risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for security teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Aggregate Quarry Site Security Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free aggregate quarry site security risk assessment template with hazards, controls, and compliance notes. Editable PDF for security teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Airport Landside and Terminal Security Support Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free airport security risk assessment template with hazards, controls, and compliance notes. Editable PDF for security staff.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Alarm Response and Key-Holding Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free alarm response and key‑holding risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Fully editable PDF.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Anti-social Behaviour Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free anti‑social behaviour risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and UK legal compliance. Editable PDF for security teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Armed Robbery Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free armed robbery risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes for security teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Arson Response Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free arson response risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and legal compliance. Editable PDF for fire crews.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Assistance and Guide Dog Access Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free template for assessing risks of public access for assistance and guide dogs. Includes hazards, controls, and legal compliance.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Assisting Public with Disabilities Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free risk assessment template for assisting disabled members of the public. Includes hazards, controls and compliance notes.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	ATM Replenishment and Servicing Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free ATM replenishment and servicing risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Automatic Revolving and Powered Doors Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free automatic revolving and powered door risk assessment template with hazards, controls and UK legislation references. Editable PDF for building...Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Aviation and Maritime Port Security Support Duties Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free aviation and maritime port security risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for securit...Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Away Supporter Escort and Management Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree template for escorting and managing away supporters with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for security teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Bank Branch Security Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free bank branch security risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for financial services.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Banned Individuals Re-Entry Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free risk assessment template for handling barred persons trying to re‑enter premises. Includes hazards, controls and compliance notes for securit...Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Biohazard and Bodily-Fluid Decontamination Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free biohazard decontamination risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for security teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Blood-Borne Pathogens and Sharps Injuries Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a blood-borne pathogens and sharps injuries risk assessment template with pre-filled hazards, controls and compliance notes.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Body Worn Camera Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free body worn camera risk assessment template with hazards, controls, and compliance notes. Editable PDF for security teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Bomb Threat Response Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free bomb threat response risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for security teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Builders Merchant Storage Yard Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free builders merchant storage yard risk assessment template with hazards, controls, and compliance notes. Editable PDF.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Building Access Control and Door Security Risk AssessmentFREEPDFComprehensive risk assessment for building access control and door security operations, covering hazards, controls, and compliance.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Building Lockdown Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free building lockdown risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for security teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Cable and Metal Theft Prevention Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free cable and metal theft prevention risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for sites.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Capacity and Queue Control Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free capacity and queue control risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes for venue doors.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Car Park Patrol and Vehicle Crime Prevention Duties Risk AssessmentFREEPDFRisk assessment for security staff patrolling car parks and preventing vehicle crime.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Carbon Monoxide Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free carbon monoxide risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes for public spaces.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Care Home and Supported-Living Security Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free care home security risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for care providers.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Cash and Valuables Escort Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free cash and valuables escort risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Cash Handling and Till Operations Risk AssessmentFREEPDFIdentify and control hazards in cash handling and till operations for retail and hospitality businesses.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Cash Handling and Till Operations Risk AssessmentFREEPDFRisk assessment for cash handling and till operations, identifying hazards and controls to protect staff and assets.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Cash Office and Cash-Counting Duties Risk AssessmentFREEPDFTemplate for assessing cash handling hazards, controls and compliance for cash office staff.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Cash Transportation Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free cash transportation risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Fully editable for security firms and ba...Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Cash-in-Transit Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free cash in transit risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for security firms.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Casino and Licensed Gaming Venue Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free casino security risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, control measures and compliance notes. Fully editable PDF.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	CBRN Incident Response Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree CBRN incident response risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Download editable PDF.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	CCTV Control Room Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free CCTV control room risk assessment template with hazards, controls and legal compliance. Fully editable for security teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	CCTV Installation at Height Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free CCTV installation risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, control measures and compliance notes. Editable PDF for security projects.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Children’s Play Area Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free children's play area risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for playground operators.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Cleaning Chemicals Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree cleaning chemicals risk assessment template for security staff. Includes hazards, controls and compliance with COSHH regulations.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Close Protection Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free close protection risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes for security firms and bodyguard teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Closing Time Dispersal Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free closing time dispersal risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for security teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Concert & Festival Crowd Management Risk AssessmentFREEPDFComprehensive risk assessment for crowd management at concerts, festivals and events, including hazards, controls and compliance guidance.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Concierge and Front‑of‑House Security Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free reception, concierge and front‑of‑house security risk assessment template with hazards, controls and legal compliance.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Confidential Documents Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free confidential documents risk assessment template with hazards, controls for secure handling, storage and disposal of sensitive paperwork.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Confined Space Patrol Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free confined space patrol risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes for plant and riser rooms.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Coordinating with Emergency Services During Major Incidents Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free coordinating with emergency services major incident risk assessment template. Includes hazards, controls and compliance notes for public safe...Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Court, Tribunal, and Custody Security Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free court, tribunal and custody security risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Covert Observation and Surveillance of Suspected Offenders Risk AssessmentFREEPDFA comprehensive risk assessment for covert observation and surveillance of suspected offenders, covering legal, safety and health hazards.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Covert Surveillance Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free covert surveillance risk assessment template with hazards, controls and legal compliance. Editable PDF for security teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Crowd Density and Crush Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free crowd density and crush risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls, and compliance notes for public events.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Crowd Management Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free nightclub crowd management risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for venue owners.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Crowd Monitoring Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free crowd monitoring risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for security teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Crowd Safety Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free crowd safety risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and legal compliance for events and promotions.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Crowd Surges and Emergency Dispersal Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free crowd surge risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for event safety.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Customer Bag and Receipt Checks Risk AssessmentFREEPDFIdentify and control hazards for bag and receipt checks in retail settings to protect staff and customers.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Cycle and Mobility-Device Security Patrol Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free cycle and mobility-device security patrol risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards and controls. Editable PDF for security teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Data Centre Access Security Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free data centre access security risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and UK compliance notes. Editable PDF for IT and secur...Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Dealing with Aggressive or Abusive Customers Risk AssessmentFREEPDFIdentify and control risks from aggressive or abusive customers in security settings, following HSE guidance.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Dealing with Persons Under Influence Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free risk assessment template for security staff dealing with intoxicated or drug‑impaired persons. Includes hazards, controls and compliance notes.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Dealing with Unattended Luggage in Transport Hubs Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free risk assessment template for handling unattended luggage in transport hubs. Includes hazards, controls, and compliance notes.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Deliveries and Vehicle Reversing Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free risk assessment template for deliveries and vehicle reversing near the public. Includes hazards, control measures, and compliance notes.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Detaining Suspected Offenders Pending Police Arrival Risk AssessmentFREEPDFGuidance and control measures for safely detaining suspected offenders until police arrive.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Detaining Suspected Offenders Pending Police Arrival Risk AssessmentFREEPDFGuidance and control measures for safely detaining suspected offenders until police arrive.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Direct Action Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free direct action risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes for security teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Discarded Needles, Sharps, and Drug Litter Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree risk assessment template for discarded needles, sharps and drug litter in public areas. Includes hazards, controls and HSE compliance.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Disorder and Abusive Chanting Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free risk assessment template for crowd disorder, abusive chanting and public safety. Includes hazards, controls and legal compliance.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Display Screen Equipment Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free display screen equipment risk assessment template for control rooms. Includes hazards, controls and UK compliance notes.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Disposing of Drug Paraphernalia and Sharps Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free risk assessment template for disposing drug paraphernalia and sharps in venues. Includes hazards, controls and legal compliance.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Door Supervision Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free door supervision risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes for licensed premises.Category: Security and Public Safety	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	Evacuation of Disabled Visitors Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree template for evacuating disabled and vulnerable visitors, includes hazards, controls and compliance guidance.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Event Security Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free event security risk assessment template covering VIP, artist and backstage protection. Editable PDF for event organisers.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Event Security Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free event security risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Ideal for VIP and bottle service security.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Eviction, Repossession, and Enforcement Agent Support Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free eviction, repossession and enforcement agent support risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and legal compliance notes.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	External Perimeter Patrols of Grounds and Boundaries Risk AssessmentFREEPDFComprehensive risk assessment for staff patrolling external grounds and boundaries, covering safety, health and security hazards with control measures.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	External Smoking Areas and Queues Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free risk assessment template for managing outdoor smoking zones and queues. Includes fire, crowd and smoke controls.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Falling Objects, Displays and Signage Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free risk assessment for public area displays, signage and falling objects. Includes hazards, controls and UK legislation compliance.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Farm Security Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free farm security risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for agricultural sites.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Fire Safety and Evacuation Duties Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree fire safety and evacuation duties risk assessment template for door supervisors, with hazards, controls and UK fire safety compliance.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Fire Warden and Evacuation Marshalling Duties Risk AssessmentFREEPDFFree fire warden and evacuation marshalling duties risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for safety teams.Category: Fire Risk & Hot Works, Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Fly‑Tipping and Illegal Waste Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free fly‑tipping risk assessment template with hazards, controls and legal references. Fully editable for security and waste teams.Category: Security and Public Safety	CREATE
RISK ASSESSMENT	Football and Sports Event Stewarding Risk AssessmentFREEPDFDownload a free football and sports event stewarding risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for venues and securi...Category: Security and Public Safety	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 290 free UK risk assessment templates, free to use forever, no signup required for guests, 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 290 pre-written templates you can customise to your specific workplace.

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

No — guests can generate and download risk assessments for free without signing up. Register a free account if you want to save documents to your dashboard, edit them later, or 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.