Site Risk Assessment Template (UK) – Free Download
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A general-purpose site risk assessment template for UK construction and work sites. Covers common site hazards including access, welfare, traffic management, fire, and environmental risks. Suitable for initial site assessments, pre-start checks, and ongoing site safety management. Structured for CDM 2015 compliance.
Designed for: Site managers, principal contractors, project managers, and health & safety advisors
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.
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What's included in this template
Site Information
Address, access routes, site boundaries, and nearest emergency services.
General Site Hazards
Access, traffic, overhead and underground services, and adjacent properties.
Welfare Provisions
Toilets, washing facilities, rest areas, drinking water, and first aid.
Fire Safety
Fire points, extinguisher locations, assembly points, and hot work controls.
Environmental Risks
Noise, dust, contaminated land, watercourse protection, and waste management.
Risk Matrix
5×5 scoring with pre- and post-control risk ratings.
Control Measures
Site rules, inductions, signage, segregation, and supervision.
Review and Sign-Off
Competent person review, update schedule, and approval signatures.
How to use this template
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Download the template
Save a project-specific copy of the editable document.
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Conduct a site visit
Walk the site and note all visible hazards, access issues, and constraints.
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Complete site information
Enter address, boundaries, access routes, and emergency service locations.
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Identify all hazards
Work systematically through each area and activity on site.
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Define control measures
Specify practical controls for each hazard — signage, barriers, procedures.
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Arrange review
Have the assessment reviewed and signed off before work begins.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Completing the assessment without visiting the site first
- Not updating the assessment as the site changes through different phases
- Missing traffic management for deliveries and plant movements
- Overlooking neighbouring properties and public access points
- Not communicating the assessment findings to all site workers
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Why templates have limitations
Templates provide a solid starting point, but they require manual editing to match your specific site conditions, hazards, and work activities. This can be time-consuming and important site-specific risks may be missed if sections are left generic.
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