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Safety Observation Form

by Enrique Alegria, from the Community

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Use this safety observation form to systematically identify hazards in any job site or facility. Document hazard descriptions, select appropriate controls using the hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE), and record at-risk behaviors, feedback, and safety leadership actions. Add recommendations and capture inspector name and signature to complete the report.

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Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

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Use this Process Risk Assessment template to document workplace hazards, assess consequences and likelihood, and determine risk ratings using a clear matrix. Capture photos, note observations, and select control measures aligned to the hierarchy of controls, including elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, and PPE. Record recommendations and sign-off to complete a consistent, compliant safety review.
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General Health and Safety Risk Assessment
Use this general health and safety risk assessment template to identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards. Capture details for biological, chemical, energy system, environmental, facilities and built environment, machinery and equipment, manual handling and ergonomics, and people-related risks. Assign risk ratings using consequence and likelihood, then select appropriate controls based on the hierarchy of controls including elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, and PPE. Add photos, record chemical details, and document recommendations. Monitor and review planned controls, note changes, and track whether further actions are required to reduce risk and improve safety performance.
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Basic Risk Assessment Template
This basic risk assessment template helps teams identify workplace hazards, evaluate risk levels, and select appropriate controls before work begins. Record details such as the task or worksite, date, assessor, and location. Add hazards with optional photos, assign risk ratings, and document control measures across the hierarchy of controls, including elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative controls, and PPE, plus any other measures. Capture recommendations and obtain sign-off with a digital signature to complete the assessment. Templates in the SafetyCulture Public Library are examples only and should be validated for your organization and jurisdiction.
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Risk Assessment and Control Template
Use this risk assessment and control template to identify workplace hazards, assess consequence and likelihood with a built-in risk matrix, and determine an overall risk rating. Document hazards with photos and notes, then select appropriate controls using the hierarchy of controls, including elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, and PPE. Add recommendations, assign corrective actions, and capture signatures. Export your completed assessment as a PDF, Word document, or shareable web link. Easily adapt the template to suit your site-specific criteria and workflows.
by Kelli User, from the Community
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Process Risk Assessment

Use this Process Risk Assessment template to document workplace hazards, assess consequences and likelihood, and determine risk ratings using a clear matrix. Capture photos, note observations, and select control measures aligned to the hierarchy of controls, including elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, and PPE. Record recommendations and sign-off to complete a consistent, compliant safety review.

by Joe Wright, from the Community

30+

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General Health and Safety Risk Assessment

Use this general health and safety risk assessment template to identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards. Capture details for biological, chemical, energy system, environmental, facilities and built environment, machinery and equipment, manual handling and ergonomics, and people-related risks. Assign risk ratings using consequence and likelihood, then select appropriate controls based on the hierarchy of controls including elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, and PPE. Add photos, record chemical details, and document recommendations. Monitor and review planned controls, note changes, and track whether further actions are required to reduce risk and improve safety performance.

by Rossana Merle, from the Community

10+

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Basic Risk Assessment Template

This basic risk assessment template helps teams identify workplace hazards, evaluate risk levels, and select appropriate controls before work begins. Record details such as the task or worksite, date, assessor, and location. Add hazards with optional photos, assign risk ratings, and document control measures across the hierarchy of controls, including elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative controls, and PPE, plus any other measures. Capture recommendations and obtain sign-off with a digital signature to complete the assessment. Templates in the SafetyCulture Public Library are examples only and should be validated for your organization and jurisdiction.

by yannick kakudji, from the Community

10+

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Risk Assessment and Control Template

Use this risk assessment and control template to identify workplace hazards, assess consequence and likelihood with a built-in risk matrix, and determine an overall risk rating. Document hazards with photos and notes, then select appropriate controls using the hierarchy of controls, including elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, and PPE. Add recommendations, assign corrective actions, and capture signatures. Export your completed assessment as a PDF, Word document, or shareable web link. Easily adapt the template to suit your site-specific criteria and workflows.

by Kelli User, from the Community

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Safety Observation Form

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