Take 5

A form for recording a Take 5 risk assessment before starting a task.

Stay compliant and keep your team safe with a Take 5 risk assessment form.

This editable form helps workers quickly assess risks before starting a task by identifying hazards and deciding on appropriate control measures. By taking just a few minutes to ‘Take 5’, workers can reduce the risk of incidents, improve onsite decision-making, and contribute to a proactive safety culture.

The Take 5 form supports businesses in meeting their WHS legal obligations to identify, assess, and control health and safety risks in the workplace.

Who is it for?

This form is ideal for businesses across all industries, especially in construction, maintenance, manufacturing, and other high-risk environments where workers are exposed to changing site conditions or tasks. It is also useful for businesses working with clients or principal contractors who require subcontractors to complete a Take 5 before starting work.

When is it used?

This form is designed to be used on site, immediately before starting a task, particularly when conditions have changed, new risks are present, or workers are entering a new area or activity. It is also helpful in meeting client or site-specific requirements for documented risk assessments before work begins.

What’s included?

• Simple, easy-to-follow hazard identification checklist

• Space to record multiple hazards and control measures

• Prompts to encourage thoughtful risk assessment

• Worker sign-off section

This Take 5 form is suitable for paper-based or digital use.

Meeting your legal requirements

Under WHS law, businesses must take steps to identify and control hazards to ensure the safety of workers and others. A Take 5 form helps meet this obligation by providing a practical, frontline tool for workers to stop, think, and act safely before starting work.