General Garage Risk Assessment
A working record of common motor-vehicle-repair hazards, existing controls and further action needed.
Who this may help
Any garage carrying out vehicle repair, servicing or bodywork, needing a working record of common workshop hazards and controls.
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Sections normally included
Workshop hazards
Add or edit rows for each hazard relevant to your garage.
Example outline
- Hazard identified
- Who might be harmed
- Existing controls
- Further action needed
- Review date
Information needed to complete it
The activities carried out on site (e.g. lifting, welding, spraying), existing control measures, and who is exposed to each hazard.
Common mistakes
Listing hazards without recording the actual control measures in place, or never updating the assessment after new equipment or activities are introduced.
Important limitations
A general risk assessment doesn't replace activity-specific assessments (COSHH, manual handling, noise) where those risks are significant.
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The free outline shows what is included. Members can create a more detailed, professional finished document from their Garage Profile, then save and review it.