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Task risk assessment template

A task risk assessment focuses on one activity and the specific hazards and controls needed for that work.

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What to include

Record the activity, hazards, people exposed, likelihood, severity, controls, residual risk, responsible person and approval.

Where it belongs

It should sit with the method statement, toolbox talk and permit-to-work records when the activity is higher risk.

Next step

Use the task risk assessment document route with the baseline assessment and method statement.

Common questions

When do I need a task risk assessment?

Use it when a specific activity creates risks that need controls before work starts.

Can it be generic?

The format can be reused, but the actual controls should match the work, people, equipment and site conditions.

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