Draft Risk Assessment Generator
DRAFT — NOT VERIFIED
Risk Assessment
| Hazard | Who | Initial L | Initial S | Initial Risk | Controls | Residual L | Residual S | Residual Risk |
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Risk Assessment Scoring Matrix
Risk score = likelihood (L) × severity (S). Initial risk is before controls; residual risk is after the stated controls are in place.
| Likelihood ↓ / Severity → | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
| 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 |
| 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 |
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Risk bands: 1–5 Low (green); 6–10 Medium (amber); 11–25 High (red). Use your organisation’s matrix where required.
Likelihood and Severity Definitions
| Rating | Likelihood — chance of harm | Severity — potential outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rare — only in exceptional circumstances | Insignificant — minor injury requiring little or no treatment |
| 2 | Unlikely — possible, but not expected | Minor — injury requiring first aid or minor treatment |
| 3 | Possible — might occur under foreseeable conditions | Moderate — medical treatment or time off |
| 4 | Likely — expected to occur in many circumstances | Major — serious injury or long-term ill health |
| 5 | Almost certain — expected to occur in most circumstances | Catastrophic — fatality or permanent life-changing harm |
CRITICAL PRE-START CHECKS — VERIFICATION REQUIRED
WORK MUST NOT COMMENCE UNTIL ALL APPLICABLE CRITICAL PRE-START REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN VERIFIED AND ANY SAFETY-CRITICAL ISSUES RESOLVED.
Conditional checks apply before the activity identified in that check. The competent person authorises work.
Method Statement
Operational steps derived from the controls. Adapt to site-specific conditions.
Key Controls
Emergency Notes
Assumptions
UK Legal / Guidance Prompts
Quality Assurance Plan
Scope of Works
Quality Objectives
Applicable Standards
| Reference | Requirement | Relevance |
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Materials and Equipment
| Item | Quality Requirements | Delivery Checks | Evidence |
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Inspection and Test Plan
| Seq. | Activity | Inspection / Test | Acceptance Criteria | Type | Responsible | Evidence |
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Critical Quality Checks
Each inspection card defines what must be checked, the acceptance criteria, why the check matters and the evidence required for close-out.
Testing and Commissioning
| Test | Method | Acceptance Criteria | Responsible | Evidence |
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Non-Conformance Process
| Step | Action | Responsibility | Record Required |
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Handover Requirements
Quality Records
Follow-up Actions
Record any additional controls or outstanding actions identified when checking this RAMS against the actual task. Include who is responsible and when each action is due.
SITE REVIEW & PRE-TASK VERIFICATION
Answer every question. For No, explain the issue and corrective action. For N/A, explain why it does not apply. A No answer must be resolved and rechecked before verification.
DRAFT — NOT VERIFIED
| Verification requirement | Yes | No | N/A |
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Before commencing work, review the assessment against actual site conditions. Consider surrounding operations, pedestrian movements, forklift trucks, delivery vehicles, shared access routes and simultaneous activities that could affect or be affected by the task.
Where required, establish effective segregation, coordination arrangements and additional controls. Do not commence work where safety-critical issues remain unresolved.
I confirm that I have reviewed this risk assessment against the actual task and site conditions. I have verified the applicable control measures and identified any additional precautions required. Work must not commence until outstanding safety-critical issues have been satisfactorily resolved.
Sign-off
I confirm that I have read and understood this risk assessment, method statement and quality plan, and will follow the identified controls and inspection requirements.
| Name | Role | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|---|