Safety · Risk assessments
Risk assessment software
Carry out general workplace risk assessments the HSE 'five steps' way. Identify the hazards and who might be harmed, record your controls, and rate the risk before and after — or let AI draft a thorough first version from a short brief.
- HSE five-steps method
- AI-drafted from a brief
- 5×5 matrix
- PDF & Word export
The HSE five-steps method
Identify hazards, decide who might be harmed and how, evaluate the risks and controls, record your findings, and set a review date.
Draft with AI from a brief
Describe the activity in a sentence or two and get a thorough, realistic first draft to review and tailor — a strong starting point, not a finished document.
5×5 matrix, before & after controls
Score inherent and residual risk on the HSE matrix, with the low/medium/high band calculated automatically.
Persons at risk & harm/effect
Capture who's exposed and the potential harm for each hazard, with practical control measures down the hierarchy of control.
One library, reminders and exports
Keep every assessment together with review dates and owners, and export branded PDF or Word documents whenever you need them.
Frequently asked questions
What is risk assessment software?
It's software for creating and managing workplace risk assessments — identifying hazards, recording controls and rating residual risk. Encompass One follows the HSE five-steps approach and can draft assessments with AI.
Can AI write a risk assessment?
Encompass One can produce a thorough first draft from a short description of the activity. A competent person then reviews, edits and signs it off — the AI gives you a strong starting point, not a final legal document.
Is it suitable for UK workplaces?
Yes. It uses the HSE 5×5 likelihood × severity matrix and the hierarchy of control, and is built for UK SMEs.
Can I export to PDF or Word?
Yes — every risk assessment exports to a branded PDF or Word document.
Is there a free version?
Yes, free to start with paid Pro plans for unlimited assessments.