Risk Assessment Template
Risk assessment is the foundation of any effective safety management system. This template walks you through the standard process: hazard identification, risk rating (likelihood × severity), existing controls, residual risk, and required actions.
Formatted for use on any South African worksite, the template includes a completed example to guide first-time users and a risk rating guide aligned to common industry thresholds. Covers the requirements of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014.
What’s included
- Likelihood × Severity risk rating matrix (5×5)
- Hierarchy of controls reference guide
- Pre-hazard identification checklist (construction)
- Residual risk sign-off workflow
- Completed example assessment
- OHS Act & Construction Regulation 2014 reference
- Review & revision log
How to use this template
- 1Download the PDF / XLSX file and open it in your preferred editor.
- 2Replace the [bracketed] placeholders with your site, company, and project details.
- 3Work through each section against your operation and the legislation referenced below.
- 4Have it reviewed and signed off by your SHE representative or responsible person before use on site.
Legislation & standards
This template is structured to support compliance with:
Always confirm the current legal requirements applicable to your specific operation and jurisdiction.
Who this is for
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