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Record the task, work area and the assessment's boundaries. Use a title that someone receiving the document will recognise, and make sure its location and project details match the intended activity.
RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE · UK
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UK (RAMS) example document — Two-Storey Rear Extension — 14 Birchwood Lane, Reading. Client: Mr & Mrs A. Whitfield (Private Client). Site: 14 Birchwood Lane, Reading, RG1 5JT. Scope: Construction of a two-storey rear extension (6.4m × 4.2m) to an existing semi-detached dwelling. Works comprise breaking out of existing rear elevation, trench-fill foundations to 1.0m, traditional cavity blockwork to first floor, pre-stressed concrete lintels, timber roof structure with natural slate finish, plus alterations to existing rear wall to form structural opening with rolled steel joist (RSJ 203×102 UB23). Works programmed over 9 weeks with a peak site team of 6 operatives. Hazards assessed: Manual handling — blocks, lintels, plasterboard, Working at height — independent scaffold & roof structure, Buried services strike during excavation, Collapse of excavation / trench wall, Hand-arm vibration (HAVS) — breaking out, drilling, Silica dust — cutting blocks, brick, concrete, Vehicle/pedestrian segregation — narrow domestic street.
See a completed UK RAMS example, which contains a risk assessment alongside its method statement. Use it to inspect Riskora's document structure and presentation. The free builder on this page creates a standalone risk assessment for your activity.
FROM DETAILS TO DOCUMENT
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Choose your starting point
Download the blank PDF if you want to complete the assessment yourself, or enter a short task description to use the online builder. Both routes start with a clear definition of the activity and workplace.
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Complete the assessment
Work through the hazards, people at risk and precautions for the actual activity. With the builder, Riskora generates a structured draft in minutes; inspect it and adjust the contents to match what will happen on site.
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Check and share the record
Confirm the actions, responsibilities and review details before use. For a generated document, sign up free to save, edit and download your first PDF. Brief the people involved and make sure the agreed precautions are in place.
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WHAT THE TEMPLATE HELPS YOU RECORD
A clear structure for the decisions that matter
The blank UK PDF template provides assessment headings, a 5×5 matrix and space for the findings. The builder helps populate a document around your activity. In either case, the useful part is the detail you confirm about the work.
HSE: risk assessment templates and examplesHazards and possible harm
List the significant hazards associated with the work and explain how harm could occur. Use observations from the workplace and information about the task to decide which entries belong in the assessment.
People at risk
Consider who could encounter each hazard, including people outside the immediate team. A shared workplace may bring other contractors, visitors or occupants into the area even when they are not doing the task.
Controls and further action
Record the precautions already available and the actions still required. A named action owner and target date help distinguish something that has been agreed from something that is already in place.
A 5×5 scoring matrix
Use the template's likelihood and severity scale consistently to compare risks. Check the residual score against the proposed precautions. The matrix supports your judgement; its numbers do not establish that the activity is safe.
Review and sign-off space
Keep the assessment date, review details and responsible people with the findings. Before sharing the record, check that unresolved actions are visible and the person reviewing it understands the task and its risks.
BLANK TEMPLATE OR ONLINE BUILDER
Choose the route that suits the job
The blank PDF is useful when you want a consistent record to complete yourself. It gives you space for the assessment without choosing the hazards for you. Use the download link to obtain the template, then fill it with information about your own activity, workplace and precautions.
If you want a populated starting document, use the form above. Riskora structures your brief into an assessment you can inspect and edit. Keep the difference clear when using examples: they demonstrate a format and level of detail, while the contents of your assessment must describe your own work.
- Give the assessment a defined task and location before completing individual rows.
- Check each entry against the workplace instead of carrying over another job's hazards.
- Separate existing precautions from further actions, with a responsible person and target date where needed.
- Revisit the record when changes affect the activity or the effectiveness of its precautions.
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A FEW THINGS, ANSWERED
Risk assessment template UK questions.
Practical answers before you start your first document.
Is the blank risk assessment template free?
Yes. Use the blank PDF download on this page without creating an account. It provides a structure for you to complete with your own findings. You can also choose the online builder when you want Riskora to prepare a populated assessment from a short description of the activity.
Is the generated assessment also free?
Your first safety document is free for the lifetime of your account, with no card required. Preview it first, then sign up free to save, edit and download the PDF. The blank template download is a separate starting point for people who prefer to complete the assessment themselves.
What is the difference between a template and an example?
A template gives you headings and space for your findings. An example shows how a completed assessment can be presented. HSE advises using examples to help consider your own hazards and controls, rather than copying an example and changing the business name. Review both against the task you are assessing.
HSE: risk assessment templates and examplesCan I edit my risk assessment before downloading it?
A document created in the Riskora builder can be reviewed and edited before you download its PDF. The blank PDF is provided as a template to complete separately. Use the builder if you want to develop the assessment online and keep your generated document in your account.
Does using this template make an assessment suitable?
The headings help organise the record, but its suitability depends on the actual findings and precautions. Someone competent in the activity should check the completed assessment. Confirm that the hazards have been considered, the controls are practical and the people responsible can implement them before the task begins.
Do I also need a method statement?
A risk assessment considers what could cause harm and how to control it. A method statement explains the sequence for carrying out the work. Check the requirements for your activity and any client request. If you need both in one document, the combined RAMS builder is linked below.
Guidance for preparing your document
Check the relevant guidance alongside the conditions, people and work at your site.