Risk Assessment Templates

Our wide range of Risk Assessment Templates for Every Industry

At HS Direct we make it our goal to offer full health and safety documentation to every industry. Our team of qualified experts have crafted simple and easy-to-use risk assessment form templates with common hazards and control measures from these industries. 

What is the purpose of a risk assessment template?

The purpose of carrying out a risk assessment is that it’s a simple record-keeping method that provides quality assurance, safety and legal benefits whilst also keeping track of:

What is included in a risk assessment?

• The risks within a working environment that can cause harm? (Eg: Heavy machinery such as welding equipment or woodworking machinery such as a heavy-duty sanding machine)
• Staff members and individuals who may be harmed and how (For example construction workers working at height who may fall, correct posture for manual handling if the job contains any heavy lifting)
• What you’re doing to control the risks identified? These are the precautions that you put in place to prevent and stop risks. Is there a safety process followed? Do all of your emergency stop buttons work? Depending on the industry, these are the types of questions that a competent person should be asking when writing the risk assessment form.
• Who is responsible for carrying out the control measures identified within the risk assessment template and when it needs to be carried out by? 

Why choose HS Direct for your risk assessment templates?

HSDirect has been helping big and small businesses. Since 2004 simplify their Health & Safety and HR compliance. We are experts through and through within this industry and our team is meticulously detailed with the right experience to ensure the best risk assessment templates.

Who is Responsible For Completing a Risk Assessment?

The employer and business are responsible for completing risk assessments. Usually, an employer will bring in a competent person who has experience in risk assessments however our risk templates are easy to use and follow for any person.

Why Are Risk Assessments Important?

Workplace risk assessments are crucial tools for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks. They play a pivotal role in enhancing safety, ensuring legal compliance, safeguarding financial stability, and protecting reputations. By facilitating informed decision-making, promoting resource optimisation, and supporting continuous improvement, risk assessments are indispensable for organisations and individuals alike. They are a fundamental element of responsible risk management and contribute to overall well-being and resilience.

Our blank risk assessment forms make this easy. Explore our range and enhance your business’s compliance today.