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Type	Document Title	Action
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Accident and RTC Vehicle Recovery Risk AssessmentDownload a vehicle recovery risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Fully editable PDF for motor trade and breakdown crews.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Accompanied Customer Test Drive Risk AssessmentDownload a compliant accompanied customer test drive risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and legal compliance. Editable PDF for motor...Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	ADAS Sensor Calibration and Recalibration Risk AssessmentComprehensive risk assessment for ADAS sensor calibration in vehicle workshops. Covers hazards, controls and legal compliance for technicians.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	AdBlue Handling Risk AssessmentDownload a free AdBlue handling risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, control measures and COSHH compliance for motor trade workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Air‑Conditioning Servicing and Refrigerant Recovery Risk AssessmentDetailed risk assessment for vehicle AC servicing and F‑gas recovery with task‑specific hazards, controls and UK legislative references.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Airbag & Pyrotechnic Handling Risk Assessment – Motor Trade Risk AssessmentAirbag and pyrotechnic handling risk assessment template with detailed hazards, controls and legal compliance for motor‑trade workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Airbags, Fuel Tanks and Batteries Risk AssessmentDownload a free risk assessment template for handling airbags, fuel tanks and batteries during vehicle dismantling. Includes hazards, controls and DSEAR comp...Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Risk AssessmentDownload an alloy wheel refurbishment risk assessment with hazards, controls and COSHH compliance. Editable PDF for motor trade workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Automatic and Rollover Car Wash Risk AssessmentDownload an automatic and rollover car wash risk assessment template with hazards, controls and PUWER compliance. Editable for forecourt staff.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Automotive Electrical Diagnostics Risk AssessmentDownload a detailed automotive electrical diagnostics risk assessment with trade‑specific hazards, controls and UK compliance for workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Brake Inspection and Replacement Risk AssessmentDownload a brake inspection and replacement risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and COSHH compliance for motor‑trade workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Car Driving Lessons Risk AssessmentDownload a car driving lessons risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for instructors.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Car Transporter Loading and Unloading Risk Assessment for Vehicle Services and the Motor TradeDownload a car transporter loading and unloading risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for motor trade staff.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Caravan and Motorhome Habitation Servicing Risk AssessmentDownload a caravan habitation servicing risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for motor trade technicians.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Caravan and Motorhome Sales Risk AssessmentDownload a caravan and motorhome sales risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for dealerships.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Caravan Chassis, Brakes and Towing Equipment Risk AssessmentDownload a caravan chassis, brakes and towing risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and PUWER compliance. Editable PDF for motor trade.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Caravan Damp, Body and Roof Repairs at Height Risk AssessmentDownload a caravan roof repair risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for motor trade technicians.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Caravan LPG and Gas Appliance Work Risk AssessmentDownload a caravan LPG risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for motor trade technicians.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Ceramic Coating and Detailing Chemicals Risk AssessmentDownload a ceramic coating risk assessment template for vehicle workshops. Includes hazards, controls and COSHH compliance.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Chassis and Structural Repair and Jig Work Risk AssessmentDownload a chassis and structural repair and jig work risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and PUWER compliance.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Clutch and Gearbox Replacement Risk AssessmentDownload a clutch and gearbox replacement risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and PUWER compliance. Editable PDF for workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Compressed Air Risk Assessment for Vehicle Services and the Motor TradeDownload a motor trade compressed air risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and PUWER compliance. Fully editable PDF for workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Cooling System and Radiator Work Risk AssessmentDownload a cooling system risk assessment template for vehicle workshops. Includes hot coolant hazards, controls and PUWER compliance.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Courtesy Car & Loan Vehicle Handover Risk AssessmentDownload a courtesy car and loan vehicle handover risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and UK legislation compliance. Editable PDF.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Driving Instructor Lone Working Risk AssessmentDownload 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 AssessmentFREEPDF	Dual-Control Instruction Vehicle Maintenance Risk AssessmentDownload 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 AssessmentFREEPDF	Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Repair Risk AssessmentDownload a comprehensive EV repair risk assessment covering high‑voltage hazards, controls and legal compliance.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Recovery Risk AssessmentDownload an electric and hybrid vehicle recovery risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Electric Vehicle Battery Removal Risk AssessmentDownload 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 AssessmentFREEPDF	Emissions Testing and Exhaust Gas Analysis Risk AssessmentDownload 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 AssessmentFREEPDF	End of Life Vehicle Depollution Risk AssessmentDownload 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 AssessmentFREEPDF	Engine Cranes, Hoists and Transmission Jacks Risk AssessmentDownload 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 AssessmentFREEPDF	Engine Oil and Filter Changes Risk AssessmentDownload 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 AssessmentFREEPDF	Engine Removal and Refitting Risk AssessmentDownload 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 AssessmentFREEPDF	Engine Running Indoors Exhaust Fume Risk AssessmentDownload 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 AssessmentFREEPDF	EV Battery Handling Risk AssessmentDownload 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 AssessmentFREEPDF	EV Charging Equipment Use Risk AssessmentDownload 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 AssessmentFREEPDF	Exhaust System Repair Risk AssessmentDownload an exhaust system repair risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, control measures and PUWER compliance for vehicle workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Fire and Hot Works Risk Assessment for Vehicle Services and the Motor TradeDownload a fire and hot works risk assessment template for vehicle workshops. Includes hazards, controls and fire safety compliance.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Forecourt AdBlue and DEF Dispenser Risk AssessmentDownload a forecourt AdBlue and DEF dispenser risk assessment template with hazards, controls, and COSHH compliance. Editable PDF for station staff.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Forecourt Air, Water, Tyre‑Pressure & Vacuum Bay Risk AssessmentComprehensive risk assessment for fuel‑station forecourt air, water, tyre‑pressure and vacuum bays. Includes PUWER‑compliant controls for staff and customers.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Forecourt Fuel Spillage and Vapour Controls Risk AssessmentDownload a forecourt fuel spillage risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for safe fuel handling.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Forecourt Jet Wash Risk AssessmentDownload a forecourt jet wash risk assessment template with hazards, controls and COSHH compliance. Editable PDF for fuel stations and workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Forecourt Shop and Kiosk Risk AssessmentDownload a forecourt shop and kiosk risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for retail staff.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Forklift Plant Operator Training Delivery Risk Assessment for Vehicle Services and the Motor TradeDownload a forklift and plant operator training delivery risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and PUWER compliance for motor trade.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Fuel System Work and Fuel Handling Risk AssessmentDownload a fuel system work risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and DSEAR compliance for motor trade workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Fuel Tanker Delivery Risk AssessmentDownload a fuel tanker delivery risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and DSEAR compliance for forecourts.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Hand Car Wash Operations Risk AssessmentDownload a hand car wash operations risk assessment template with chemical, high‑pressure and slip hazards, controls and COSHH compliance.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Hand-Arm Vibration Risk Assessment for Vehicle Services and the Motor TradeDownload a hand-arm vibration risk assessment template for motor trade workshops. Includes hazards, controls and legal compliance.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	HGV and Commercial Vehicle Servicing Risk Assessment for Vehicle Services and the Motor TradeDownload an HGV and commercial vehicle servicing risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and legal compliance notes.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	HGV and LGV Driver Training Risk Assessment for Vehicle Services and the Motor TradeDownload a free HGV and LGV driver training risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes for workshops and training centres.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	HGV, Van & Commercial Vehicle Wash Risk AssessmentDownload a HGV, van and commercial vehicle wash risk assessment template with hazards, controls and PUWER compliance.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Isocyanate Paint Risk AssessmentDownload an isocyanate paint risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and COSHH compliance for vehicle bodyshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Isolating and De‑Energising Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Risk AssessmentDownload an isolating and de‑energising electric and hybrid vehicle risk assessment template. Pre‑filled hazards, controls and UK compliance.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Jacking and Axle-Stand Support Risk AssessmentDownload a jacking and axle-stand support risk assessment template with hazards, controls and PUWER compliance for vehicle workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Learner Driver Errors and Emergencies Risk AssessmentDownload a learner driver errors and emergencies risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes for motor trade instructors.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Lease End-of-Contract Vehicle Inspection Risk AssessmentDownload a lease vehicle inspection risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes for motor trade workshops. Editable PDF.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Lone Working Risk Assessment for Vehicle Services and the Motor TradeDownload a lone working risk assessment template for motor trade workshops. Includes hazards, controls and compliance with UK regulations.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Machine Polishing and Paint Correction Risk AssessmentDownload a machine polishing and paint correction risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and legal compliance for detailing staff.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Manual Handling Wheels Batteries Risk AssessmentManual handling wheels and batteries risk assessment for motor trade workshops – pre‑filled hazards and controls.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	MOT Brake Roller Tester Risk AssessmentDownload a MOT brake roller tester and play detector risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and PUWER compliance for workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	MOT Testing Bay Risk AssessmentDownload a MOT testing bay risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for garages.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Motor Trade Waste Tyre Storage and Handling Risk AssessmentComprehensive risk assessment for waste tyre storage and handling in motor trade workshops, covering fire, manual handling, pest, chemical and vehicle moveme...Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Motor Vehicle Repair Risk AssessmentDownload a motor vehicle repair risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Motorcycle CBT Training Risk AssessmentDownload a motorcycle CBT training risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for instructors.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Motorcycle Sales and Showroom Demonstrations Risk AssessmentDownload a motorcycle showroom demonstration risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and legal compliance. Editable PDF for dealers.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Motorcycle Servicing and Repair Risk AssessmentDownload a motorcycle servicing risk assessment template with hazards, controls and HSG261 compliance. Editable PDF for workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Motorcycle Tyre and Wheel Work Risk AssessmentDownload a motorcycle tyre and wheel work risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and PUWER compliance. Editable PDF for workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Motorhome and Caravan Delivery and Towing Risk AssessmentDownload a motorhome and caravan delivery and towing risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable for technicians.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Motorway and Smart-Motorway Vehicle Recovery Risk AssessmentDownload a motorway vehicle recovery risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for recovery operators.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Moving and Parking Stock Vehicles on the Forecourt Risk AssessmentDownload a forecourt vehicle risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for motor trade.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Noise Exposure in Workshop and Bodyshop Risk AssessmentDownload a noise exposure risk assessment template for motor trade workshops, with hazards, controls and compliance notes.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Number Plate Making and Fitting Risk AssessmentDownload a number plate making and fitting risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and PUWER compliance. Editable PDF for motor trade.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Paint Mixing and Solvent Handling Risk AssessmentDownload a paint mixing and solvent handling risk assessment template with hazards, controls and COSHH compliance for motor trade workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Parts Department and Stores Handling Risk Assessment for Vehicle Services and the Motor TradeDownload a parts department and stores handling risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls, and compliance notes. Editable PDF for motor trade.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Parts Racking, Shelving and Heavy Parts Storage Risk AssessmentDownload a parts racking and shelving risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and PUWER compliance for motor trade workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	PCV Bus and Coach Driver Training Risk AssessmentDownload a PCV bus and coach driver training risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and legal compliance notes.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Petrol Forecourt Fuel Dispensing Risk AssessmentDownload a petrol forecourt risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and DSEAR compliance. Editable PDF for forecourt staff.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	PPE in the Motor Vehicle Repair Workshop Risk AssessmentDownload a PPE risk assessment template for motor workshops. Includes eye, hand, foot and respiratory protection controls. Editable PDF.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Pressure Washing and Vehicle Cleaning Risk AssessmentDownload a pressure washing vehicle cleaning risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for motor trade st...Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Pupil Wellbeing and Safeguarding Driving Lessons Risk AssessmentDownload a free risk assessment template for driving lessons covering pupil safeguarding, legal duties and practical controls for instructors.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Recovery Operator Lone Working & Safety Risk AssessmentDownload a risk assessment template for recovery operators working alone, covering personal safety, assault, fatigue, traffic hazards and control measures.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Roadside and Mobile Tyre Fitting Risk AssessmentDownload a roadside tyre fitting risk assessment template with hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for vehicle services.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Roadside Breakdown Repair Risk AssessmentDownload a roadside breakdown repair risk assessment with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for motor trade operators.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Roadside Jump-Starting Battery Assistance Risk AssessmentDownload a roadside jump‑starting and battery assistance risk assessment template with hazards, controls and legal compliance for recovery operators.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Rolling Road Dynamometer Testing and ECU Remapping Risk AssessmentDownload a rolling road dynamometer testing risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and legal compliance for motor trade workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Scrap Vehicle Crushing Risk AssessmentDownload a free scrap vehicle crushing risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and PUWER compliance notes. Editable PDF for motor‑trade si...Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Showroom Vehicle Preparation Risk AssessmentDownload a showroom vehicle preparation risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for dealerships.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Skin Care and Oil Solvent Dermatitis Risk Assessment for Vehicle Services and the Motor TradeDownload a skin dermatitis risk assessment template for workshops. Includes oil, solvent hazards, controls and COSHH compliance.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Slips, Trips and Oil Spills Workshop Risk AssessmentDownload a slips, trips and oil spills workshop risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. Editable PDF for motor trade.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	SMART and Mobile Cosmetic Paint and Dent Repair Risk AssessmentDownload a SMART mobile cosmetic paint and dent repair risk assessment with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes. PDF for motor trade workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Spray Booth Painting and Refinishing Risk AssessmentDownload a spray booth painting risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and COSHH compliance for vehicle bodyshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Storing Oils, Lubricants and Auto Chemicals Risk AssessmentDownload a risk assessment for storing oils, lubricants and automotive chemicals in motor trade workshops. Includes hazards, controls and COSHH compliance.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Suspension and Steering Repairs Risk AssessmentDownload a suspension and steering risk assessment template with hazards, controls and PUWER compliance for vehicle workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Timing Belt Replacement Risk AssessmentDownload a timing belt replacement risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and PUWER compliance. Editable PDF for motor trade.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Trade-Plate Vehicle Delivery Risk AssessmentDownload a trade‑plate vehicle delivery and collection risk assessment template. Includes hazards, controls and compliance with Road Traffic Act 1988 and DVS...Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Trailer and Towing (B+E) Training Risk AssessmentDownload a free trailer and towing training risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and compliance notes for motor‑trade instructors.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Tyre Inflation and Cage Use Risk AssessmentDownload a tyre inflation risk assessment template with hazards, controls and PUWER compliance for motor‑trade workshops. Editable PDF for tyre fitters.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Tyre Removal, Fitting & Balancing Risk AssessmentDownload tyre removal, fitting and balancing risk assessment template with hazards, controls and PUWER compliance. Editable PDF for workshops.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create
Risk AssessmentFREEPDF	Underlift and Suspended-Tow Recovery Risk AssessmentDownload an underlift and suspended‑tow recovery risk assessment template with pre‑filled hazards, controls and LOLER compliance. Editable PDF.Category: Vehicle Services and the Motor Trade	Create

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Frequently asked questions

Are these risk assessment templates really free to download?

Yes — completely free. Over 131 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 131 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.