Safety risk assessment software that stops incidents before they happen
Identify hazards from any phone, score every risk on one consistent matrix and track each control to close-out, with an audit-ready risk register across every site.
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> Why SafetyIQ
Stop managing risk in spreadsheets nobody updates
Risk registers in spreadsheets go stale, scores mean different things at different sites and controls sit unassigned. SafetyIQ keeps one live register for every hazard.
01
Every hazard on one register
Hazards from every site land in a single register with their location, owner, score and status, so nothing goes untracked.
02
One way to score risk
A shared likelihood and severity matrix means a high risk at one site is a high risk at all of them.
03
Controls that actually get done
Each control gets an owner and a due date, and the residual risk is re-scored once it is in place.
> How it works
Identify, assess, control and review every risk
One record per hazard, from the first photo to the score, the controls and every review after.
01 · Identify
Capture hazards from the field or the office
Workers log a hazard from their phone with photos, location and notes, online or offline, and it lands straight in the risk register.
- ✓Photos and location on every hazard
- ✓Works offline and syncs when back in range
- ✓Preloaded risk categories and templates
02 · Assess
Score every risk on one consistent matrix
Rate likelihood and severity on your own scoring matrix, so a high risk means the same thing at every site and the worst risks rise to the top.
- ✓Customizable likelihood × severity matrix
- ✓Inherent and residual risk scores
- ✓High risks flagged automatically
03 · Control
Assign controls with owners and due dates
Pick controls in hierarchy order, from elimination down to PPE, assign each one to an owner with a deadline and track it until it's in place.
- ✓Controls ranked from elimination to PPE
- ✓Reminders and escalation on overdue actions
- ✓Residual risk re-scored once controls are in
04 · Review
An audit-ready risk register, always current
Every assessment, score change, control and review date stays on the register with its full history, ready for auditors and ISO 45001 reviews.
- ✓Scheduled reviews before risks go stale
- ✓Trend reports on recurring hazards by site
- ✓Exportable reports for audits
> Field guide · US & Australia
How to assess a workplace risk, step by step
Whether you answer to OSHA in the US or a WHS regulator in Australia, the core loop is the same: find the hazard, rate how bad it could get, control it in the right order and check the controls still work. Each step below shows the rule behind it in both markets.
Identify
Find the hazard
Walk the site with workers, review incident and near-miss records, manuals and Safety Data Sheets, and plan for non-routine work like maintenance and start-ups.
US: OSHA Recommended Practices · AU: WHS Reg. 34
Assess
Rate likelihood and severity
Weigh how severe the outcome could be, how likely it is and how many workers are exposed, then deal with the highest risks first.
US: OSHA action item 6 · AU: WHS Reg. 35 · ISO 45001
Control
Control it in the right order
Eliminate the hazard if you can. If not, substitute it, engineer it out, change how the work is done, and use PPE last.
US: NIOSH hierarchy · AU: WHS Reg. 36
Review
Check the controls still work
Recheck controls when they stop working, before a change at work or when a new hazard appears. In Australia, workers or a health and safety representative can also ask for a review.
US: OSHA Recommended Practices · AU: WHS Reg. 38
Why PPE comes last
NIOSH in the US and the WHS Regulations in Australia both rank PPE as the last resort, because it only works when it is worn correctly every time. Eliminating or engineering out the hazard protects people without relying on what they do, which is why the residual score drops furthest at the top of the hierarchy.
Hierarchy of controls
Work down the list, not up it
Controls for the Aisle 4 forklift risk, ranked from most to least effective.
Elimination
Separate forklift and pedestrian routes entirely
Substitution
Use a walk-behind pallet jack in the picking aisle
Engineering
Fixed barriers and a speed limiter on the truck
Administrative
Exclusion zones, spotters and shift briefings
PPE
Hi-vis vests for anyone on the floor
US: NIOSH hierarchy of controls. Australia: WHS Regulation 36 sets the same order.
Risk matrix
Scoring the Aisle 4 forklift risk
Likelihood × severity on a 5 × 5 matrix, before and after barriers and a speed limiter.
Severity
Likelihood
Inherent risk
16/25
Likelihood 4 × severity 4, rated High.
Assessed
9Oct
Assessor's name and date on the record.
Residual risk
6/25
Re-scored after barriers and a speed limit.
Next review
90d
Booked, or sooner if the work changes.
What a risk assessment record needs to hold up in an audit
Whether it's an OSHA inspector, an ISO 45001 auditor or a WHS regulator asking, these are the four things a risk assessment record should show. SafetyIQ captures each one as the assessment is done.
- 1Where and what was assessed. In the US, OSHA's PPE hazard assessment rule asks for a written certification naming the workplace evaluated.
- 2Who assessed it and when. The same rule requires the person certifying the assessment and the date it was done.
- 3How the risk was rated and controlled. OSHA weighs severity, likelihood and exposure, and Australia's WHS Regulations require controls to be chosen in hierarchy order.
- 4When it will be reviewed. OSHA expects controls to be checked that they still work, and Australia's WHS Regulations require a review when controls fail or the work changes.
Customer story
“…there is plenty of evidence of what a good safety management system can do to benefit a company.”
$1M
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> Works with
Connect risk assessments to the rest of your safety program
Risk touches audits, incidents, change and PPE. These modules cover the rest.
Turn audit findings into assessed risks
Audits & Inspections
Build custom checklists for site audits and inspections, with automated follow-ups and real-time reporting.
Feed incidents back into the risk register
Incident Management
Document, investigate and close out incidents, then re-assess the risks behind them.
Assess the risk of every change
Management of Change
Run every change through review and approval, with the risk assessed before it goes ahead.
Back up controls with the right PPE
PPE Management
Track, assign and manage personal protective equipment so the right gear reaches the right people.
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> FAQ
Safety risk assessment software FAQs
What Is a Safety Risk Assessment?
A safety risk assessment is a structured process used to identify potential hazards in the workplace, evaluate the likelihood and severity of those risks, and determine the best ways to control or eliminate them. It’s a cornerstone of every safety management system, ensuring that organizations can take preventive action rather than responding to incidents after they occur. By regularly assessing risks, companies protect their employees, reduce costly downtime, and maintain compliance with safety regulations.
Why Is Risk Management Important in the Workplace?
Risk management helps organizations build a safer, more predictable work environment. By proactively identifying and addressing risks, teams can prevent injuries, equipment damage, and environmental impacts. It also fosters accountability—employees know where potential dangers exist and how to mitigate them. Over time, a consistent risk management process not only improves safety performance but also builds a stronger culture of awareness and responsibility across every level of the organization.
How Does Safety Risk Assessment Software Support Safety Goals?
Risk Assessment Software centralizes and automates the entire assessment process, from identifying hazards to tracking mitigation actions. Instead of using spreadsheets or paper-based forms, teams can easily capture data, assign follow-ups, and monitor trends in real time. The system provides transparency into which risks are open, which have been resolved, and which require escalation. This visibility allows organizations to make faster, data-driven decisions and demonstrate due diligence to auditors or regulators.
Can Risk Management Software Be Used Across Different Industries?
Yes. Whether you’re in construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, logistics, or healthcare, risk management principles remain the same—identify, evaluate, and control hazards. The difference lies in the types of risks you face. Good software adapts to your needs with customizable templates, scoring criteria, and workflows that fit your specific operational and regulatory requirements. This flexibility ensures relevance and effectiveness across all environments.
How Often Should Safety Risk Assessments Be Conducted?
Safety risk assessments should be performed regularly and whenever significant changes occur—such as new equipment, processes, or work environments. Many organizations conduct formal assessments quarterly or annually, while also encouraging continuous risk reporting from frontline workers. Using software makes it easy to maintain this ongoing approach by logging assessments, setting reminders, and ensuring every risk is reviewed and updated on schedule.
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