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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Timing

Total: 60 minutes 05 · 10 · 15 · 20 · 10

Works for mixed groups; keep definitions short and decisions transparent.

Risk thresholds (example)

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

Align thresholds to your policy; keep them consistent.

Detailed agenda & facilitator notes

1 00–05

Purpose & benefits - what “good” looks like

  • Explain the aim: proportionate controls, clear responsibilities, clear record.
  • Show where to capture Benefit of Activity and the core sections you expect to see.
  • What “good” looks like: specific hazards, practical measures, action owners, review schedule, and a short risk‑benefit rationale.

Say: We’re here to make sensible, proportionate decisions and write them up clearly. Practical controls, clear owners, professionally recorded.

Ask: If we had to defend this tomorrow, would a reasonable person understand it - and would the controls actually happen?

Remind: Note the activity benefit up front; add a brief risk‑benefit line per hazard.

2 05–15

Matrix basics - likelihood × impact (3×3 / 5×5)

  • Pick a scale and agree plain‑English definitions for each level.
  • Demonstrate how teams map a hazard to a score, before and after controls.
  • Keep it observable: “once per year”, “first‑aid only”, “lost time” - not vague terms.

Hand out printed matrices (3×3 for simplicity; 5×5 if your policy needs finer bands).

Say: Choose one scale and stick to it. Use plain, observable definitions.

Ask: Before controls, where are we? After controls, where should we be?

Remind: Scoring supports the conversation; benefits are captured in their own fields.

3 15–30

Live demo in the online generator

  1. Start a fresh assessment via the generator.
  2. Complete the header, including Benefit of Activity.
  3. Add one realistic hazard. Record who might be harmed and how.
  4. Add risk reduction measures. Assign a responsible person.
  5. Record risk level before/after using the chosen matrix, and add a short Risk Benefit rationale.
  6. Export the PDF and check how it reads.

Say: The generator nudges you to add owners and dates - that turns intentions into action.

Ask: Who owns this control, and by when?

Remind: Keep the risk‑benefit line factual and concise (why the activity is worthwhile with controls in place).

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4 30–50

Group exercise - hazard spotting, scoring & risk‑benefit

  1. Tables choose a simple scenario (your site/activity) and list 3–5 hazards.
  2. For each: who could be harmed, existing controls, any new measures, risk‑benefit line.
  3. Score before/after with the printed matrix. Capture action owners.
  4. Each table shares one example and the reason behind the score.

Say: Pick a scenario you actually run. For each hazard: who could be harmed, controls, owner, and one sentence on the benefit.

Ask: What would make this safer without killing the activity?

Remind: Record the reason for your score.

Trainer tip: The conversation and documented controls matter more than “precision”. Keep numbers simple; make decisions explicit.
5 50–60

Wrap‑up - action owners, review frequency

  • Agree owners for any “improve before proceeding” items.
  • Set review cadence (e.g., quarterly, after incidents, or when activities change).
  • Confirm thresholds for accept / improve / stop & escalate, aligned to policy.

Say: Agree owners for “improve before proceeding” items and set a review cadence.

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

Remind: Confirm thresholds for accept / improve / stop & escalate.

Global use: this plan reflects widely used good practice. Check your local laws and sector policies before you publish or use an assessment.

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Risk‑benefit phrasing examples

  • Allows participants towork 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 table)

Use these to kick‑start the group exercise. 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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