ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE An environmental risk assessment is a formal evaluation of activities, processes, or sites to determine how they may negatively impact the environment. It identifies environmental aspects such as emissions, discharges, waste generation, or land disturbance, evaluates the likelihood and severity of potential impacts, and establishes mitigation and monitoring measures. The process typically includes hazard identification, risk evaluation, control planning, monitoring, and periodic review. This assessment is for any organization, project, or individual whose activities may affect the environment, including: 01 ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT Environmental risk assessments should be used to: Prevent environmental harm by identifying risks before incidents occur Support legal and regulatory compliance with environmental laws, permits, and conditions Reduce environmental incidents such as spills, pollution, contamination, and uncontrolled emissions Improve environmental performance through structured controls and continuous improvement Support environmental monitoring risk assessment, ensuring ongoing measurement and tracking of environmental impacts Demonstrate due diligence to regulators, clients, investors, and stakeholders Organizations & Roles Business owners and employers Environmental managers and EHS professionals Project managers and site supervisors Contractors and service providers Facility and operations managers A Safety Improvement Plan is intended for: Construction and infrastructure projects Manufacturing and industrial operations Utilities, energy, and waste management Laboratories and chemical handling sites Offices, warehouses, and logistics facilities Note: The templates/guides in our Content Library were created by the SDS Manager Team to help you manage site operations effectively. They are provided as reference tools and should be tailored to match your specific project needs, company policies, and industry standards. SDS Manager does not guarantee that these templates meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Users are responsible for reviewing and adapting each template to ensure compliance with their operational and legal obligations. ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE Site / Project Name: Location / Address: Assessment Date: Assessor Name & Position: Organisation / Department: Assessment Version / Ref: Next Review Date: Assessor Signature: SECTION A – GENERAL INFORMATION SECTION B – SCOPE & PURPOSE ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS COVERED (TICK APPLICABLE): Purpose of Assessment: (E.g., Pre-site assessment, project implementation, routine audit, compliance check) Relevant Legislation / Standards: Air Quality Water quality / discharge Soil & land contamination Waste management Noise & vibration Hazardous substances Biodiversity/ecology Energy usage / GHG emissions Resource consumption Other: 02 SECTION C – HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS 1. AIR EMISSIONS Have sources of air emissions been identified? 03 Dust / particulate matter Yes No Fumes from equipment Yes No VOCs from chemicals Yes No Combustion emissions Potential Impacts: Yes No Controls in Place: Risks Needing Action: