Identify & Reduce Hazards in Your Workplace with Our Free Risk Assessment Template
Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common causes of workplace injuries. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), they account for a third of all major workplace injuries, often leading to serious fractures and lost working hours. Employers have a legal responsibility to assess and minimise these risks, ensuring a safer environment for staff and customers.
To help businesses effectively identify and control hazards, Essential Food Hygiene has created a Workplace Risk Assessment & Risk Mapping Tool. This free downloadable template allows you to pinpoint problem areas, track hazards over time, and take the necessary corrective actions.
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What is Workplace Risk Mapping?
Risk mapping is a visual approach to workplace safety. By marking hazards on a simple floor plan, businesses can quickly identify high-risk areas and take steps to eliminate or reduce dangers.
Using our Risk Mapping Tool, you can:
Identify areas where slips, trips, and falls are likely to occur.
Mark known hazards, near-misses, and previous incidents.
Engage employees in hazard reporting and workplace safety discussions.
Implement clear and effective control measures.
Monitor and update safety measures regularly to ensure ongoing compliance.
Our Workplace Risk Assessment Template is designed to be simple yet effective, providing a structured way to assess risks across different areas of your business.
How to Use the Risk Mapping Template
Step 1: Sketch Your Workplace Layout
- Draw a simple floor plan of the area you are assessing (it doesn’t need to be to scale).
- Include key features such as entrances, workstations, shelves, and pathways.
Step 2: Mark Hazardous Areas
- Use crosses (X) to indicate places where slips, trips, or falls have occurred.
- Use crosses (X) to indicate hazards, such as uneven flooring, leaks, loose cables, or poor lighting.
Step 3: Investigate & Record Causes
- Talk to employees about any incidents or near-misses they have experienced.
- Identify what caused the hazards (e.g., wet floors, damaged tiles, cluttered walkways).
Step 4: Implement & Monitor Control Measures
- Record the actions needed to fix each hazard (e.g., replacing a tile, fixing a leak, adding warning signs).
- Discuss findings with management and assign responsibilities.
- Regularly review and update the risk map to maintain a safe working environment.
Example of filled in Risk Mapping Template
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Why Use Our Risk Assessment Template?
- Complies with HSE Guidelines – Helps businesses meet legal health and safety obligations.
- Easy to Use – A clear and structured tool that requires no prior expertise.
- Encourages Employee Involvement – Engages staff in identifying risks and improving workplace safety.
- Proactive Risk Management – Helps prevent accidents before they happen.
- Free to Download – Instant access to our professionally designed template.
Ensure a Safe Workplace with Proper Training
A well-maintained workplace is only part of the solution. Proper health and safety training ensures staff understand and follow best practices to prevent accidents.
Take our Level 2 Health & Safety Course today to gain essential knowledge on workplace hazards, risk assessments, and compliance with UK safety laws.
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By combining proper risk assessments with expert training, you can create a safer workplace while ensuring legal compliance. Download your free Risk Mapping Template today and take the first step towards improved workplace safety.
