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Free Risk Assessment Template and Interactive Risk Matrix
Build a practical risk register with this free risk assessment template. Add hazards, score likelihood and impact, document controls, assign owners, and export the results without creating an account or sharing contact details.
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| Risk | L | I | Score | Control / action | Owner | Remove |
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Practical guide
How to use this risk assessment template
A useful risk assessment makes uncertainty visible enough to manage. It separates the description of a risk from its causes, consequences, existing controls, and next action. The interactive risk matrix below calculates a simple likelihood-by-impact score and helps teams sort attention without treating the number as a substitute for judgment.
Use consistent scoring definitions across the team. A “3” should mean the same thing in every row, and high-severity risks should never be dismissed simply because their probability is low. Revisit the register after major changes, incidents, supplier shifts, system releases, or new regulatory requirements.
Reference table
Key decisions at a glance
| Score range | Working label | Suggested response |
|---|---|---|
| 1–5 | Lower priority | Monitor and keep existing controls documented |
| 6–12 | Moderate priority | Assign an owner and schedule a treatment action |
| 13–19 | High priority | Escalate, reduce exposure, and set a near-term review |
| 20–25 | Critical priority | Act immediately and consider stopping the activity |
Worked example
Example: Payment system outage
A small online business records “checkout unavailable during peak hours,” assigns likelihood 3 and impact 5, and receives a score of 15. Existing monitoring is documented as a control, while the next action assigns a named owner to add a fallback payment route and test recovery every quarter.
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Three-question knowledge check
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External reference: OSHA hazard identification guidance ↗
Frequently asked questions
Free Risk Assessment Template and Interactive Risk Matrix: FAQ
Is this an IT risk assessment template?+
It can be used for IT, operational, financial, vendor, project, security, and general business risks. Adjust the scoring definitions to match your context.
What is the difference between a risk and an issue?+
A risk is an uncertain event that may happen. An issue has already happened and requires active resolution.
Should likelihood and impact always have equal weight?+
Not necessarily. This template uses a simple product for clarity. High-stakes teams may add separate safety, compliance, financial, or reputational criteria.
Does the tool store my risk data?+
The page can save progress locally in your browser. It does not require an account or send your entries to a form.