Risk Assessment Wizard

Create clear, professional risk assessments in minutes. List hazards, set measures and assign responsibilities, then download a clean PDF branded with your organisation.

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At a glance

Timing

Total: 3.5 hours 25 · 50 · 10 · 15 · 50 · 10 · 25 · 15 (opt) · 10

Use one scale across the organization (3×3 or 5×5) with short, plain‑English definitions.

Risk thresholds (example)

Low: accept & monitor Medium: improve & assign actions High: don’t proceed; escalate

Agree thresholds up‑front so scoring is repeatable and decisions are consistent.

Detailed agenda & facilitator notes

1 00–25

Intro & policy alignment — choose 3×3 or 5×5; agree definitions

  • Confirm purpose: proportionate controls, clear ownership, clear record.
  • Pick one scoring scale (3×3 for simplicity; 5×5 for finer bands) and stick to it.
  • Draft plain‑English, observable definitions for each likelihood & impact level.

Say: We want repeatable scoring and practical controls in plain English.

Ask: What real‑world signal separates these levels (e.g., “once per year”, “medical treatment”)?

Remind: Keep definitions short; avoid vague terms like “moderate”.

2 25–75

Practical build — session 1 (activity/department A)

  1. Start fresh in the online generator; complete the header including Benefit of Activity.
  2. List 3–5 hazards; record who might be harmed and how.
  3. Split controls into existing vs new; assign an owner and follow‑up for each new measure.
  4. Score before/after with the agreed definitions; add a one‑sentence risk‑benefit line per hazard.

Say: Make decisions explicit: why this control, and how it reduces likelihood or impact?

Ask: Who owns each new measure, and by when?

Remind: Keep the risk‑benefit line factual and concise.

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3 75–85

Share‑out 1

Each team shares one example: hazard → control → before/after score → reason for the change.

Trainer tip: Capture any definition tweaks to apply after the break.
4 85–100

Break

Apply small definition adjustments if needed.

5 100–150

Practical build — session 2 (activity/department B)

  1. Repeat the build for a different activity/department to test consistency.
  2. Use the same agreed definitions when scoring before/after.
  3. Capture owners & follow‑ups for any new measures.

Say: Consistency beats precision—use the same words to get the same scores.

Ask: Are controls proportionate and practical?

Remind: Record the reason for your score.

6 150–160

Share‑out 2

Compare scoring across teams. Note ambiguities and agree a quick fix.

7 160–185

Action planning — owners, follow‑ups & review cadence

  • For each “improve before proceeding” item: name the owner and define a follow‑up (checkpoint).
  • Set a review cadence (e.g., quarterly, after incidents, or when work changes).
Action log (example)
• Slips at entrance → Non‑slip mats; housekeeping checks — Owner: J. Patel — Follow‑up: add to weekly spot‑check log
• Cuts with tools → Tool check‑in/out; PPE brief; supervision — Owner: M. Khan — Follow‑up: review incident log monthly

Say: Clear owners and checkpoints turn intentions into action.

Ask: What will we check next time, and who closes it?

Remind: Agree the review frequency now.

8 185–200

(Optional) Peer review — thresholds & escalation

  • Invite reps/supervisors to apply thresholds: accept / improve / stop & escalate.
  • Confirm the sign‑off path and any escalations.
Trainer tip: Keep it practical; make the reasons explicit.
9 200–210

Export & share — professional PDFs

  1. Export professional, branded PDFs with your logo/organization name.
  2. Share to stakeholders and store centrally.

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Risk‑benefit phrasing examples

  • Allows participants to work in a realistic environment while learning safe, practical habits.
  • Promotes mindful practices and builds awareness of safe procedures.
  • Enables participation in valuable activities while managing real risks responsibly.
  • Teaches safe handling and hygiene to prevent incidents and improve competency.

Scenario ideas (pick one per team)

Use these to kick‑start the build phases. Keep scoring simple; focus on controls, owners, and a short risk‑benefit line.

Scenario

Office induction

  • Trailing cables
  • Unfamiliar fire routes
  • Hot liquids in kitchenette
Scenario

Warehouse pick & pack

  • Pedestrian vs forklift interaction
  • Manual handling
  • Stack stability
Scenario

Construction: small works

  • Working at height on ladders
  • Dust from cutting
  • Public interface
Scenario

School/Group trip

  • Road crossing supervision
  • Allergy management at lunch
  • Lost child procedure
Scenario

Outdoor sports day

  • Heat & hydration
  • Slips on wet grass
  • Equipment checks
Scenario

Laboratory demo

  • Chemical splash
  • Glassware breakage
  • Waste disposal
Scenario

Community fair

  • Temporary electrics
  • Gazebo anchoring
  • Cash handling security
Scenario

Catering pop‑up

  • Food temperature control
  • Knife safety
  • Cleaning chemicals
Scenario

Museum tour

  • Crowd flow & pinch points
  • Trip hazards
  • Emergency evacuation
Scenario

Beach clean volunteer

  • Tides & weather
  • Sharp objects
  • Sun exposure
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