Risk Assessments Overview

Use Risk Assessments as a helpful way to spot potential hazards, understand the risks they might pose, and put in place the right measures to keep everyone safe.

Note: Your Access Level may restrict the use of some features.

Complete a Risk Assessment on:

Machinery or Equipment
Tools
General Hazards

Risk Assessments can be completed on:

Machinery or Equipment.
Tools, or
General Hazards.

When should you complete a Risk Assessment?

When a new process is implemented,
When an existing process is changed,
When a new Machinery/Equipment/Tool is purchased, and
Periodically.

How to Use the Risk Assessment Tool

Tip: if a Risk Assessment is needed to be completed regularly, use the Task Risk Assessment (Take 5) Checklist template for a shortened version of a Risk Assessment template.