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Free Scaffolding Risk Assessment Template
A blank, printable scaffolding risk assessment template based on the HSE's five steps to risk assessment. Download it, fill it in, and keep it on file.
What's In This Template
A blank framework covering the areas most scaffolding risk assessments need. You complete the detail for your own operation.
Erecting, altering and dismantling
Falls from height and edge protection
Overloading and safe working load
Ground conditions and base plate stability
Weather conditions (wind loading, ice)
Falling objects and public protection
Proximity to overhead power lines
Two blank rows to add hazards specific to your site
Scaffolding 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erecting, altering and dismantling | |||||
| Falls from height and edge protection | |||||
| Overloading and safe working load | |||||
| Ground conditions and base stability | |||||
| Weather conditions | |||||
| Falling objects and public protection | |||||
| Overhead power lines | |||||
| 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 |
| TG20 / CDM references | You add these | Included automatically |
| Best for | Simple, single-lift jobs with time to spare | Multi-site, principal-contractor-facing or time-poor operators |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this scaffolding risk assessment template free to use?
Yes. This blank template can be printed or saved as a PDF and completed at no cost.
Is a blank template enough to satisfy a principal contractor or HSE inspector?
Only once it has been completed thoroughly for your own structure and site. Generic or partly completed templates are a common reason RAMS packs are rejected or queried.
What should a scaffolding risk assessment cover as a minimum?
Erecting, altering and dismantling, working at height and edge protection, safe working load, ground and base stability, weather conditions, falling objects and public protection, and any overhead services.
Can I use this template for both access and independent scaffolds?
Yes, adjust the blank rows to reflect your structure type, and complete a new assessment for each site rather than reusing one.
What if I would rather not fill in a template myself?
Anyrisks can generate a fully written scaffolding risk assessment tailored to your site in under two minutes. See our written-for-you scaffolding risk assessment.
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