Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers with 5 or more employees must record the significant findings of their risk assessments.
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Activity Description
Tell us more about the work activity
Describe the activity in enough detail for someone unfamiliar with it to understand the task, where it happens, and how often.
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People at Risk
Who is affected by these hazards?
Consider everyone who could be harmed — not just those doing the work, but also others nearby, visitors, contractors, and vulnerable groups.
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Common Hazards Checklist
Which hazards apply to this activity?
Tick all hazard categories that are relevant. This checklist covers the most common workplace hazards — you will add specific details in the next step.
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Hazard Details
Add each hazard with its risk score and controls
For each hazard, describe the risk and score it using Likelihood (1-5) × Severity (1-5). Scores of 1-4 are low risk, 5-9 medium, 10-15 high, and 16-25 very high.
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Assessment Sign-Off
Final review and approval details
The assessor must sign off the assessment and confirm that findings have been communicated to relevant employees.