General Workplace Risk Assessment Template

A practical general workplace risk assessment template for small businesses and low-risk workplaces that need a clear starting point for recording common hazards, existing controls and any further action required.

This editable template is designed to help employers, managers and responsible persons assess routine workplace risks in a simple and structured format. It is suitable for lower-risk environments such as offices, small commercial premises, stores, light service businesses and similar workplaces where hazards are generally predictable and manageable.

The template includes sections for assessment details, hazard identification, persons at risk, existing controls, further controls required and risk rating. Typical topics include slips and trips, manual handling, work equipment, fire and emergency arrangements, and welfare and housekeeping.

Important: This document is intended as a basic template for low-risk workplaces only. It must be reviewed and adapted to reflect the actual workplace, activities, people at risk and controls in place before issue.