• Editable, pre-filled risk assessment template for builders, building work, and building and construction contractors – easy to use for quick health and safety compliance.
  • Editable, pre-filled risk assessment template for builders, building work, and building and construction contractors – easy to use for quick health and safety compliance.
  • Easy to use health and safety templates for businesses
  • Editable, pre-filled risk assessment template for builders, building work, and building and construction contractors – easy to use for quick health and safety compliance.
  • Editable, pre-filled risk assessment template for builders, building work, and building and construction contractors – easy to use for quick health and safety compliance.
  • Editable, pre-filled risk assessment template for builders, building work, and building and construction contractors – easy to use for quick health and safety compliance.
  • Editable, pre-filled risk assessment template for builders, building work, and building and construction contractors – easy to use for quick health and safety compliance.
  • Editable, pre-filled risk assessment template for builders, building work, and building and construction contractors – easy to use for quick health and safety compliance.
  • Editable, pre-filled risk assessment template for builders, building work, and building and construction contractors – easy to use for quick health and safety compliance.
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Builder Risk Assessment Template

Builder Risk Assessment Template

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Pre-filled Risk Assessment for Builders: Effortless Health and Safety Compliance

Builders working on the roof of a domestic house extension while another worker uses a ladder for access in a residential construction setting.

Our ready-to-use Builder Risk Assessment Template helps you quickly create a legally compliant document that meets health and safety requirements for builders, building contractors and construction businesses. Supplied as a downloadable, editable PDF, it provides a ready-made solution you can put in place straight away.

Whether you’re a self-employed builder, a general building contractor, a small construction company or managing building works with subcontractors, this editable template is pre-filled with content relevant to building and construction activities, making it simple to tailor to your projects. It covers common industry hazards such as structural instability, excavation risks, contact with underground and overhead services, asbestos exposure, plant and vehicle movement, working at height using ladders, scaffold towers, fixed scaffolding and MEWPs, manual handling, slips, trips and falls, dust exposure including silica, hazardous substances including cement, noise and vibration, electrical hazards, site security, and more — along with practical control measures you can use to help protect yourself, staff, subcontractors, clients and the public.

Because no two building projects are the same, we’ve included extra space to record hazards specific to your work — such as temporary works, coordination with other trades, working in occupied premises, weather-related risks, and delivery management. A blank version of the risk assessment is also included, ideal if you prefer to build your documentation from scratch.

At a Glance

  • Downloadable, editable PDF (fill in on a computer, save, and print if needed)
  • Fully blank version included, which can be printed and filled in by hand
  • Pre-filled with building and construction-specific content for quick customisation
  • Includes extra pages to add hazards specific to your projects
  • Covers key hazards including working at height, structural stability, plant movement and dust exposure
  • Easy-to-follow instructions included to help you complete and use the template

This downloadable template is ideal for builders, building contractors, site supervisors and construction managers who want a fast, professional and reliable way to stay compliant and maintain a safe working environment across domestic and commercial building projects.

 

This Editable Builder Risk Assessment Template Includes:

This Editable Builder Risk Assessment Template Includes:
  • Assessor & business details
  • Contact details
  • Project address
  • Project details
  • Hazards
  • Controls
  • Responsibilities
  • Custom hazard pages
  • Sign-off section

 

Why Builders Should Choose This Risk Assessment:

Why Builders Should Choose This Risk Assessment:

  • Ease of Use: This builder risk assessment template is designed to be straightforward and user-friendly. It comes pre-filled with relevant content to make conducting your risk assessments easy.

  • Cost-Effective: With health and safety consultants typically charging upwards of £400 per day, implementing health and safety measures can often be a burden. Take control using our templates and save your business time and money.

  • Industry-Specific Hazards and Risks: Each of our risk assessment documents includes a comprehensive list of hazards and risks that are commonly encountered in the specific industry or profession.

  • Control Measures: Alongside each identified hazard, there are suggested control measures or actions that can be taken to reduce or eliminate the risk. These measures are based on building and construction industry best practices and legal requirements.

  • Project-Specific Details Section: This builder risk assessment document includes a section for outlining the specifics of the project. This allows for the recording of relevant details such as the project's scope, location, duration, involved personnel, and specific work to be carried out.

  • Legal Compliance: The template is designed to comply with health and safety laws and regulations, helping businesses meet their legal obligations to provide a safe working environment.

  • Customisable Content: While the downloadable document comes pre-filled with content relevant to builders, it is also easily customisable, allowing construction businesses to add or modify information to suit their specific operational needs and circumstances.

  • Additional Hazards Pages: Our builder risk assessment has extra pages for documenting any additional hazards not covered in the pre-filled sections. This ensures that the document can cover all possible risks, tailored to the specific environment or operations of the construction business or project.

  • Sign-off Section: A section for signatures from responsible persons, such as the business owner or assessor, indicating that the risk assessment has been completed.

 

Complete on a computer or by hand

Editable builder risk assessment template that can be completed on a computer or printed and filled in by hand.

This downloadable risk assessment for builders and building contractors is fully editable on a computer. You can open it, fill it in, save, and you’re done. It can also be printed and completed by hand if needed. If you’re unsure how to do either of these, don’t worry — simple instructions are included.

 

What's Included:

What is included with this risk assessment template for builders:
  • 1 x Pre-filled Builder Risk Assessment (A4, editable PDF)
  • 1 x Blank Builder Risk Assessment (A4, editable PDF)
  • 1 x User instructions

 

Upgrade to a RAMS Template

Upgrade to a Builder RAMS Template

Preparing documentation for a client or contractor? Many projects require a full RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement) submission before work can begin.

Instead of purchasing documents separately, upgrade to a Builder RAMS Template and receive both the risk assessment and method statement together in one convenient package.

The Builder RAMS Templates Include:

  • A complete risk assessment and method statement for various building works
  • Fully editable documents supplied in a consistent, professional format
  • A professional RAMS submission suitable for domestic and commercial projects
  • Better value compared to buying each document individually

If you’re submitting documentation for site approval, tender work or commercial building projects, our Builder RAMS Templates help ensure you have everything in place.

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        Risk Assessment FAQs

        How do I complete a risk assessment for my business?

        Completing a risk assessment is simple with our pre-filled templates. Just download the relevant template, review the pre-filled content, and edit it to reflect the specific hazards, people at risk, and control measures in your workplace. Our templates guide you step-by-step, helping you create a compliant risk assessment with ease — even if you’re not a health and safety expert.

        What is a risk assessment?

        A risk assessment is a systematic process for identifying and evaluating potential risks that could negatively impact individuals, assets, the environment, or organisations. The purpose of risk assessment is to determine the magnitude of potential hazards and decide on appropriate ways to eliminate or control the risk.

        Here’s how it typically works:

        1. Identify Hazards: Determine what could potentially cause harm. This includes looking at all aspects of the work environment, processes, and any external factors that could contribute to risk.
        2. Analyse Risks: Assess the likelihood and consequences of these hazards. This involves considering the severity of the harm that could occur and the probability of it occurring.
        3. Evaluate Risks: Decide whether the existing precautions are adequate or if more should be done. The aim is to minimise risks as much as reasonably practicable.
        4. Record Findings: Document the hazards, their associated risks, and the measures that are in place to mitigate them. This record is crucial for communication and ongoing management of risks.
        5. Review and Update: Regularly revisit the risk assessment to ensure it remains relevant and up-to-date, especially when changes in working practices or new hazards arise.

        Risk assessments are essential for maintaining safety and compliance in various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and education, among others. They help prevent accidents and injuries, thereby ensuring a safer workplace and environment.

        When should a risk assessment should be conducted?

        A risk assessment should be conducted whenever there are potential risks associated with a work activity, process, or environment that might affect the safety and health of individuals or the integrity of assets and operations. It is particularly crucial when introducing new processes, equipment, or chemicals; changing work practices or layouts; responding to accidents or near-misses; and regularly as part of an ongoing safety management program. Additionally, it is legally required in many areas for businesses to perform risk assessments to ensure workplace safety and compliance with health and safety regulations.

        What should be included in a health and safety risk assessment?

        A good risk assessment identifies workplace hazards, evaluates who might be harmed, outlines the level of risk, and details the control measures in place. Our templates include these essential sections and come with examples, so you’ll know exactly what to write and where.

        Are your risk assessment templates suitable for small businesses?

        Yes, our risk assessment templates are ideal for small businesses — especially those looking for industry-specific guidance. Each template is pre-filled with relevant content tailored to your sector, helping you meet legal requirements without starting from scratch. You can easily customise the document to reflect your business’s unique activities, premises, and processes, ensuring the risk assessment is both accurate and compliant.

        What does my business need for Health and Safety?

        Unsure about your business's health and safety requirements? Check out this page for essential information on meeting health and safety standards effectively.

        How can I download this document?

        Once you have completed your purchase you will be sent a link via email to download your files. This is usually within an hour.

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        How can I edit the document?

        By hand:

        Simply open the document through your web browser, or other print software, and navigate to print. The document can be printed in black & white if needed. Grab a pen...

        On a computer:

        We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader, the free, user friendly app from Adobe.

        Don't worry, you won't need to learn any new software skills. In this simple app you can open your document, make edits, save changes and print.

        Use this link to download your free copy from Adobe.com. Alternatively, navigate to Adobe.com and search for Acrobat Reader.

        On a mobile device:

        Although our documents can be downloaded to and edited on mobile devices, for the best user experience and full functionality we recommend using a computer, laptop or similar.

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