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Risk assessment posters

A risk assessment is a careful look at what could cause harm at work and what you will do about it.

4 free risk assessment posters

A4 and A3 PDFs. Ink-light copies print with much less colour.

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All 4 posters in A4 and A3 PDF, with the ink-light versions, in one ZIP file (310 KB).

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How to use them

  1. Put the five steps poster in the staff room or by the safety noticeboard.
  2. Use the hazard and risk poster in inductions and team talks to agree the terms.
  3. Print the walk-round checklist for each area and tick it off during inspections.
  4. Hang the spotted-a-hazard poster where people will see it, and write in who to tell.
  5. Keep the completed risk assessment template close by.

About these posters

These four free printable posters help people understand the idea: the five steps of a simple assessment, the difference between hazard, risk, control and review, a walk-round checklist of common hazards, and a spotted-a-hazard poster with a write-in box for who to tell. They are awareness posters and do not replace a written assessment, so use our free risk assessment template to record your own findings. Download A4 or A3 PDFs, or the whole set as a ZIP.

Questions

Is a poster a risk assessment?

No. A poster raises awareness. The assessment itself is a written record of the hazards, who could be harmed, your precautions and when you will review them. Use our template for that.

What are the five steps?

Spot the hazards, decide who could be harmed, decide on precautions, record and act on your findings, then review. They follow the widely published approach from the Health and Safety Executive.

How often should I review an assessment?

Review it whenever something changes, such as new equipment or a near miss, and at regular intervals that suit your workplace.

Is the walk-round checklist complete?

No. It is a set of prompts. Add anything specific to your own workplace.

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