Record the risks you've identified and how likely they are.
Survey template · 13 fields (9 required) · ~3 min for respondents to complete · Free plan · No credit card · Fully customizable
Set up your risk assessment form
Record the risks you've identified and how likely they are.
Use one submission per identified risk and assign an owner for each. Review high-rated risks at your next team meeting and update the status as controls are added.
The form separates area, site or activity assessed, assessment date, describe the risk or hazard, who could be affected? into labeled questions. Review the choices and required fields for your organization before sharing it.
Best practices
Use one submission per identified risk and assign an owner for each. Review high-rated risks at your next team meeting and update the status as controls are added.
Customize the area, site or activity assessed and assessment date questions to match your records and terminology.
Name the team that reviews responses and explain what happens after submission. A requested date, service or approval is not automatically confirmed.
Ask only for information needed for this step. Arrange any sensitive supporting documents through an appropriate private process.
Every field, explained
Assessor name (Name, required)
Email address (Email, required)
Area, site or activity assessed (Short text, required)
Assessment date (Date, required)
Describe the risk or hazard (Long text, required)
Who could be affected? (Multiple choice, required)
Likelihood (Single choice, required) — How likely is it to happen with current controls?
Severity (Single choice, required)
Current controls in place (optional) (Long text)
Additional actions needed (optional) (Long text)
Action owner (optional) (Short text)
Target completion date (optional) (Date)
Status (Single choice, required)
Frequently asked questions
What does this risk assessment form template collect?
Alongside contact details, it asks for area, site or activity assessed, assessment date, describe the risk or hazard, who could be affected?, likelihood, severity, current controls in place (optional), additional actions needed (optional), action owner (optional), target completion date (optional), status. You can rename questions, change choices and remove fields that your workflow does not need.
How should I use this risk assessment form form?
Use one submission per identified risk and assign an owner for each. Review high-rated risks at your next team meeting and update the status as controls are added.
Can I edit this form and print a copy?
Yes. Open an editable draft, adjust the questions, and review the preview before publishing. You can also use the template page’s print option. Publishing requires an account; the draft can be tried first.