Construction Risk Assessment Template.
Identify hazards, people at risk, existing controls, further actions and review dates.
Template Actions
Use this template.
Print a static copy here, or create a free Zektrx account for editable records, signatures, owners, evidence and review workflows.
The sections to control.
Use this printable structure for a quick start, then move it into Zektrx when you need owners, evidence, revisions, signatures and reporting.
Section 1
Activity
Section 2
Hazards
Section 3
Who may be harmed
Section 4
Controls
Section 5
Residual risk
Section 6
Action owner
Learn, use, then automate.
1. Learn
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2. Use
Manual Handling Calculator
Create a simple manual handling risk score from load, frequency, distance and twisting.
HAVS Calculator
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Check ladder angle and vertical reach using ladder length and wall distance.
3. Automate
Risk Assessment Software for Construction
Construction-specific risk assessment workflows for hazards and site controls.
RAMS Software
Create, review and manage RAMS, method statements, signatures and evidence.
Risk Assessment Software
Build controlled risk assessments with owners, review dates and linked evidence.
4. Start
Create a risk assessment in Zektrx.
Turn hazards, controls, owners, reviews and evidence into a controlled risk assessment workflow.
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Related Guides
Keep learning
RAMS Guide: What to Check Before Work Starts
A practical pre-start RAMS guide for checking scope, hazards, controls, signatures and site evidence before a job begins.
Work at Height RAMS Guide for Contractors
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COSHH and RAMS: Substance Control Guide
A RAMS guide for connecting COSHH assessments, substances, controls, PPE, storage, emergency arrangements and site evidence.
Related Calculators
Run the numbers
Manual Handling Calculator
Create a simple manual handling risk score from load, frequency, distance and twisting.
HAVS Calculator
Estimate hand-arm vibration A(8) exposure from vibration magnitude and trigger time.
Ladder Angle Calculator
Check ladder angle and vertical reach using ladder length and wall distance.
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Related Features
Automate the workflow
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Construction-specific risk assessment workflows for hazards and site controls.
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Create, review and manage RAMS, method statements, signatures and evidence.
Risk Assessment Software
Build controlled risk assessments with owners, review dates and linked evidence.
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Related FAQs
Is this an official manual handling assessment?
No. It helps triage tasks before a competent risk assessment and site-specific controls.
From Manual Handling Calculator
What should a high score trigger?
Review mechanical aids, team lifting, route changes, reduced load weight, handling frequency and training.
From Manual Handling Calculator
What is trigger time?
Trigger time is the time the tool is actually vibrating in the worker's hands, not the whole task duration.
From HAVS Calculator
Should I use declared tool values?
Manufacturer data can be a start, but measured site data is better for risk assessment.
From HAVS Calculator
Template questions.
Is this suitable for all construction tasks?
Use it as a starting point and adapt it to task-specific hazards and competent advice.
Can actions be tracked in Zektrx?
Yes. Editable Zektrx records can assign owners, dates, evidence and status.
Next Step
Create a risk assessment in Zektrx.
Turn hazards, controls, owners, reviews and evidence into a controlled risk assessment workflow.