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These templates give you a practical starting point for Health and Safety — whether you are just getting to grips with your obligations or want to check you have the basics covered. Download free templates instantly, or purchase a pre-populated premium template that saves hours of work.

Please note: Templates are starting points, not complete solutions. Every organisation is different and any template will need adapting to your specific premises, activities and people. If you are unsure how to complete a Risk Assessment or whether your arrangements are adequate, get in touch — we are happy to advise.

Downloadable Templates

The templates below are available to download immediately. Free templates come as blank Word documents ready to complete. Premium templates are pre-populated with sector-specific hazards and guidance notes — saving you significant time.

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Free Download

General Risk Assessment Template

An HSE-compliant blank Risk Assessment template with the five-step method, a risk rating matrix, and guidance notes. Suitable for any type of premises or activity. Download, complete, and use immediately.

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Church Risk Assessment Template

Pre-populated with 15 common church hazards — including fire, candles, lone working, manual handling, slips/trips, catering and safeguarding. Control measures already drafted. Add your specifics and you are done.

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Lone Worker Policy Template

A complete, legally-grounded lone worker policy covering responsibilities, check-in procedures, emergency escalation steps, and sign-off. Written in plain English. Adapt the highlighted fields to your organisation.

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All Premises

Fire Safety Self-Audit Checklist

A practical checklist to help you assess your fire safety arrangements — covering escape routes, fire doors, extinguishers, alarm testing, evacuation procedures and staff training. Useful between formal Fire Risk Assessments.

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Churches & Charities

Event Safety Planning Template

A step-by-step template for planning the Health and Safety aspects of public events — from small coffee mornings to larger fundraising events. Covers crowd management, food safety, first aid and emergency planning.

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Churches & Charities

Event Safety Planning Template

A step-by-step template for planning the Health and Safety aspects of public events — from small coffee mornings to larger fundraising events. Covers crowd management, food safety, first aid, electrical safety and emergency planning.

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Schools & Churches

Children's Activity Safety Checklist

A pre-session checklist for leaders of youth groups, children's activities and after-school clubs. Covers premises checks, supervision ratios, first aid, emergency procedures, allergy information and safeguarding.

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Schools & Charities

School Trip / Off-Site Visit Planner

A planning template for off-site visits and school trips — covering Risk Assessment, emergency contacts, medical information, transport safety, supervision ratios and DfE/EVC requirements.

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Businesses

New Employee Induction Safety Checklist

A checklist to ensure every new starter receives the key H&S information they need from day one — covering emergency procedures, first aid, reporting hazards, PPE, manual handling and their specific role risks.

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Care Homes

Moving & Handling Risk Assessment Template

A template for completing individual moving and handling Risk Assessments for care home residents — covering mobility level, equipment required, number of handlers, specific risks and handling plan.

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How to Get the Templates

Free download: Click "Download Free Template" and the file will save directly to your device — no sign-up required.

Premium templates (£15 each): Click "Purchase" and send us a message. We will respond the same working day with a payment link and send the template as soon as payment is confirmed.

Request-based checklists: Simply send us a message naming the checklist you need and we will email it to you — usually the same day. No charge, no obligation.

Need More Than a Template?

Templates are a useful starting point, but if you need a fully completed Risk Assessment, a Health and Safety Policy, or an expert to review your arrangements, we are here to help. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation conversation about what your organisation needs.

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