Risk Assessment Example

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In short

A risk assessment identifies what could cause harm in your work, who could be harmed and how, and what you do to control the risk. Every employer must make a suitable and sufficient assessment; with five or more employees the significant findings must be recorded.

What it must include

✓The hazards in the activity or workplace
✓Who might be harmed and how
✓Existing controls and further action needed
✓Risk rating (e.g. 5x5 likelihood x severity)
✓Who does what by when
✓Review date and when to review sooner

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The assessment

Type of risk assessment

Activities involvedOptional

Tick any work being done, such as electrical work or painting, to add its hazards. For building work, a RAMS also gives you the method statement.

Where is the work?

IndoorsOutdoorsBoth

Your details

Company namePrepared by

Workplace address

The activity

Describe the workplace or activityA sentence or two is enough. We tidy the wording with AI, so leave out people's names and any health details.Who will be on site or affected?Optional

Emergency arrangements

Leave blank and the document reminds you to confirm them on site.

First aiderOptionalNearest A&EOptional

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General office risk assessment Risk Assessment

Example Accountants Ltd

Site	2nd floor, 10 King Street, Manchester
Prepared by	Office manager
Date	1 October 2026

1. Scope of works

General workplace risk assessment for a 12-person office with a kitchenette and one meeting room.

People on site / affected: 12 staff, occasional visitors and cleaners

2. Risk assessment

Risk rating = likelihood (1-5) x severity (1-5). 1-4 Low, 5-12 Medium, 15-25 High.

Hazard	Who / harm	Before	Control measures	After
Unsafe access or egress	workers, visitors Fall, collision, delayed escape or manual-handling injury.	16 High	Provide a clearly defined route suitable for people and loads. Keep stairs, walkways and doors unobstructed. Provide handrails, edge protection and lighting where needed. Separate pedestrians from vehicles and work zones. Inspect the route before work and after any change.	4 Low
Work-related stress	workers Anxiety, depression, burnout, error and physical ill health.	16 High	Assess demands, control, support, relationships, role and change with worker input. Set achievable workloads, priorities and working hours. Clarify roles, supervision and routes for raising concerns. Address bullying, conflict and harmful behaviours promptly. Review individual adjustments and organisational controls after reports or change.	8 Medium
Insufficient task or access lighting	workers, visitors Trips, incorrect tool use, collision or eye strain.	16 High	Assess lighting for the route and visual demands of the task. Provide suitably positioned task lighting without disabling glare or shadows. Use robust equipment suitable for the environment and voltage. Provide emergency lighting for loss of normal supply where needed. Inspect lights and leads before each shift.	4 Low
Blocked or unavailable fire escape	workers, occupants, visitors Entrapment, smoke inhalation or fatality during evacuation.	15 High	Keep every designated escape route, door and final exit unobstructed. Do not lock or fasten escape doors so they cannot be readily opened. Maintain emergency lighting and signs appropriate to the premises. Coordinate temporary work that affects alarms, doors or escape routes with the responsible person. Brief workers on alarm, assembly point and alternative route before starting.	5 Medium
People not accounted for in an emergency	workers, visitors, lone workers Delayed rescue, re-entry or fatal exposure.	15 High	Record everyone entering and leaving the controlled workplace. Give site induction covering alarm, routes and assembly point. Assign wardens and sweep areas only where safe and planned. Provide personal emergency evacuation plans where needed. Account at the assembly point and pass missing-person information to emergency services.	5 Medium
Slip on wet or contaminated surface	workers, visitors, public Sprain, fracture, head injury or fall from height.	12 Medium	Prevent leaks and contamination at source. Clean spills promptly using a method suitable for the contaminant. Barrier wet areas until dry and provide an alternative route. Use slip-resistant flooring or temporary coverings that remain secure. Inspect routes at suitable intervals and record recurring defects.	3 Low
Trip over cables, waste or uneven ground	workers, visitors, public Sprain, fracture or impact injury.	12 Medium	Plan routes before positioning equipment and materials. Route cables overhead or use secured cable protection. Remove waste and packaging throughout the shift. Mark, repair or securely cover unavoidable changes in level. Provide sufficient lighting and keep emergency routes clear.	3 Low
Poor display-screen workstation setup	display-screen users Musculoskeletal discomfort, fatigue and visual discomfort.	8 Medium	Complete a workstation assessment for each user and location. Adjust chair, screen, keyboard and pointer to support neutral posture. Provide separate equipment for prolonged laptop use. Plan changes of activity or short breaks before fatigue develops. Provide eyesight tests on request to users covered by the regulations.	2 Low

PPE

safety footwear
high-visibility clothing where vehicles operate
slip-resistant footwear where required

Emergency arrangements

Appointed first aider / person: A. Patel.
Nearest A&E: Manchester Royal Infirmary.
In an emergency call 999. Report incidents to the site manager and record them; reportable incidents must be notified under RIDDOR 2013.

Check on site before work starts

Confirm route width, stairs, doors and accessibility needs.
Confirm worker consultation, workload and confidential support routes.
Confirm lux needs, glare, emergency lighting and generator location.
Confirm current fire risk assessment and temporary route changes.
Confirm visitor, contractor and mobility arrangements.
Confirm contaminant, surface and pedestrian use.
Confirm cable routes, floor defects and shared access.
Confirm user status, workstation, symptoms and adjustments.

Legislation and guidance referred to

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015; HSE INDG225; HSE INDG36; HSE INDG430; Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992; Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999; Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005; Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

Briefing and sign-off

I confirm this document has been explained to me and I understand the controls.

Name	Signature	Date

This document was drafted with SitePaper from information supplied by Example Accountants Ltd. The employer / contractor remains responsible for its contents and must have it reviewed by a competent person for the specific site and task before work starts. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Risk Assessment Example

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General office risk assessment Risk Assessment

1. Scope of works

2. Risk assessment

PPE

Emergency arrangements

Check on site before work starts

Legislation and guidance referred to

Briefing and sign-off

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