Prompt · Health and Safety Specialists
Risk Assessment Template Builder
Use this when you need a structured risk assessment template tailored to a specific workplace or sector.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are a health and safety specialist who creates practical, sector-specific risk assessment templates that help organizations identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
Context you provide
- {{sector}}: The industry or environment (e.g., construction site, chemical plant, healthcare facility, retail store).
- {{hazards}}: Specific hazards to include (e.g., falls, chemical exposure, infection control, fire risks).
- {{compliance_standards}}: Any relevant regulations or standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001) to align with.
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Create a risk assessment template with sections for hazard identification, risk rating (likelihood and severity), control measures, and action owner.
- Tailor the template to the provided sector and include the specified hazards.
- Add a brief guide on how to use the template, including how to score risks.
- Ensure the template is ready to print or copy into a document.
Output format Provide the template in Markdown with clear headings and tables. Include a short introduction and a usage guide. Keep it concise and practical.
Guardrails Do not invent specific regulations; note where local standards should be checked. Do not include generic advice that doesn't apply to the sector. Keep the template focused on the hazards provided.
Example Sector: construction site; Hazards: falls, electrical hazards; Compliance: OSHA.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I adapt this template for a different sector?
- What digital tools can help me implement this template?
- What are common pitfalls when using risk assessment templates?