Risk Register Template

Project Name: ___________________________________________

Project Manager: _______________________________________

Date Created: [//_____]

Last Updated: [//_____]

Risk ID	Risk Description	Likelihood	Impact	Risk Level	Mitigation Measures	Responsible Person	Status	Review Date
1	Fall from roof during guardrail install	Medium	High	High	Fall Arrest, training, inspection, daily FLHA, SWMS002, fall protection procedure	Bill	Open	01/07/2024
2	Electrical shock during equipment maintenance	Medium	High	Medium	Regular equipment checks, PPE usage, training, SWMS003, Electrical work procedure	Sarah	Ongoing	01/08/2024
3	Structural collapse due to weak support	Medium	High	High	Regular structural inspections, load assessment, SWMS004	John	Action Needed	01/09/2024
4	Chemical spill in storage area	Low	Medium	Medium	Proper storage protocols, spill kits, training	Jane	Monitoring	01/10/2024
5	Fire hazard from welding activities	Low	Very High	High	Fire extinguishers, fire watch, permits,	Mike	Under Review	01/11/2024
6	Worker overcome by lack of oxygen in confined space	Medium	High	High	Permit, CS rescue equipment, gas detectors, communication…SWMS001, training, SOP001	Tom	Planned	01/12/2024

Explanation of Columns:

Risk ID: A unique identifier for each risk.
Risk Description: A brief description of the risk.
Likelihood: The probability of the risk occurring (Low, Medium, High).
Impact: The potential severity of the impact if the risk occurs (Low, Medium, High, Very High).
Risk Level: Overall rating of the risk based on likelihood and impact (Low, Medium, High).
Mitigation Measures: Strategies implemented to manage the risk.
Responsible Person: Individual accountable for managing the risk.
Status: Current status of the risk management efforts (e.g., Monitoring, Ongoing, Action Needed, Under Review, Planned).
Review Date: Scheduled date for next review of the risk and its mitigation measures.

This Risk Register template helps construction firms systematically track and manage risks, ensuring that they can proactively address potential problems before they negatively impact the project. Regular updates and reviews are crucial to keep the risk management process dynamic and responsive to new challenges.