Risk Assessment Template

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Use of Harness Risk Assessment

Use our risk assessment generator to create customised workplace safety documents. Learn more about Use of Harness Risk Assessment Template below
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Generate Risk Assessments in 4 Easy Steps: Complete the assessment details below, then add risks from our pre-populated library or create custom ones. Add your logo and signatures, save your document, then share it with staff and workers to collect electronic signatures—ensuring everyone has read and understood the risk assessment. Export to PDF anytime!

Assessment Details

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Risk Assessments

How to Add Risks: Use "Add from Library" to quickly insert pre-written risk templates, or click "Add Custom" to write your own risk assessment from scratch. You can add multiple risks to this document.

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Risk Assessment Matrix

Risk Assessment Matrix

Likelihood

  • 5 = Certain
  • 4 = Likely
  • 3 = Possible
  • 2 = Unlikely
  • 1 = Remote

Severity

  • 5 = Fatality
  • 4 = Major Injury
  • 3 = Lost Time Injury
  • 2 = Minor injury
  • 1 = Trivial Injury

Risk Rating [L x S]

1-5 = Low
6-12 = Medium
13-25 = High

Logo & Signatures

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Review & Export

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Preview Document

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Download PDF

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Save Document

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Share Documents & Collect Employee Sign-Offs

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Collect Signatures

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Detailed PDF Reports

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Risk Assessment Description:

This free use of harness risk assessment template is designed for construction, maintenance, and any industry where personal fall protection equipment is required. Whether you are installing scaffolding, performing roof repairs, or conducting elevated work platform tasks, this use of harness risk assessment provides pre-filled hazards and control measures you can customise.

The template covers key hazards associated with harness use, including improper fit, equipment failure, inadequate anchor points, swing hazards, suspension trauma, and more. It also addresses environmental factors such as high winds and wet conditions that can increase fall risk while using personal fall protection.

Use this template for:

  • Construction site harness safety assessments — ensure compliance before work at height begins.
  • Maintenance and repair tasks where workers are required to wear fall arrest equipment.
  • Safety audits to verify inspection, training, and rescue planning for harness use.

Each hazard includes suggested control measures covering equipment inspection, proper fitting, anchor verification, rescue planning, and weather considerations. All risks are pre‑scored using a standard 5×5 risk matrix — simply review, adjust to your site conditions, and download as PDF.

Fully editable and shareable — customise hazards, add your own risks, adjust control measures to match your site conditions, and share with your team. Save your completed assessment and return to edit anytime.

Compliant with: Work at Height Regulations 2005, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER).

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