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Free Craft Stall Risk Assessment Template
A blank, printable risk assessment template for craft stall holders, based on the HSE's five steps to risk assessment. Download it, fill it in, and keep it on file for market organisers.
What's In This Template
A blank framework covering the areas most craft stall risk assessments need. You complete the detail for your own operation.
Gazebo, table and display stability
Manual handling of stock and equipment
Trip hazards from cables, boxes and guy ropes
Electrical equipment (card readers, lighting)
Fire hazards (candles, glue guns, generators)
Weather conditions and wind loading
Public and child safety around your stall
Two blank rows to add hazards specific to your site
Craft Stall Risk Assessment Template
Based on the HSE's five steps to risk assessment (INDG163). Print this page or save it as a PDF, then complete each row for your own operation.
| Area / Task | Hazard | Who Might Be Harmed | Existing Controls | Further Action Needed | Action By / Review Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gazebo, table and display stability | |||||
| Manual handling of stock and equipment | |||||
| Trip hazards (cables, boxes, guy ropes) | |||||
| Electrical equipment | |||||
| Fire hazards (candles, glue guns, generators) | |||||
| Weather conditions and wind loading | |||||
| Public and child safety | |||||
| Add your own | |||||
| Add your own |
This is a blank starting point, not a completed assessment. It only satisfies your legal duty once every row has been filled in accurately for your own premises and activities.
This Template vs Written For You
| This Free Template | Anyrisks Written For You | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | £29 |
| Time to complete | 15 to 30 minutes of your own time | Under 2 minutes |
| Wording and detail | You write it yourself | Written for your operation automatically |
| Market organiser requirements | You check these yourself | Included automatically |
| Best for | One-off local fairs with time to spare | Regular traders needing a document accepted by every organiser |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this craft stall risk assessment template free to use?
Yes. This blank template can be printed or saved as a PDF and completed at no cost.
Do market and craft fair organisers require a written risk assessment?
Most organisers and councils ask stall holders for a copy before trading, particularly if you use gazebos, generators, or naked flames such as candles or glue guns.
What should a craft stall risk assessment cover as a minimum?
Gazebo and display stability, manual handling, trip hazards, electrical equipment, fire hazards, weather conditions, and public or child safety around your stall.
Can I reuse the same assessment at every market?
Use it as a starting point, but review it for each venue — ground conditions, indoor or outdoor setting, and organiser rules vary.
What if I would rather not fill it in myself?
Anyrisks can generate a fully written craft stall risk assessment tailored to your setup in under two minutes.
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