Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Risk Assessment form template

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Our Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Risk Assessment Form template assists in identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring a safer and respectful work environment. 

Use in conjunction with anti-harassment policies and employee training programs.

Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Risk Assessment form template
2026 Reviewed
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Access 12 months (includes updates)
Length 2 pages • 493 words
Jurisdiction England, Wales and Scotland
Based on UK employment law, ACAS guidance
Last review 01/08/2026
Next review 01/02/2027
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Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Risk Assessment

Assessment Date: [Insert Date]
Review Date: [Insert Date]
Assessor(s): [Insert Name(s)]
Department/Location: [Insert Department/Location]

1. Objective of the Assessment

To identify potential risks related to sexual harassment in the workplace and implement measures to prevent incidents, ensuring compliance with the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023.

2. Risk Identification

Hazard Who Might Be Harmed Potential Impact Current Control Measures Risk Level (Low/Medium/High) Further Actions Required
Inadequate Training on Harassment All employees Increased incidents of harassment, lack of awareness Mandatory training for all employees upon hiring and annual refreshers Medium Ensure training materials are updated annually and feedback is collected to improve content
Poor Reporting Mechanism Victims of harassment, all employees Fear of retaliation, underreporting of incidents Anonymous reporting options available, clear reporting guidelines communicated Medium Promote awareness of reporting

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The Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Risk Assessment Form is designed to identify and mitigate potential risks related to sexual harassment in the workplace. This form helps organisations evaluate current policies, practices, and workplace culture to uncover areas needing improvement or intervention.

By systematically assessing these risks, employers can implement targeted strategies to create a safer, more inclusive work environment. This form supports compliance with legal requirements and demonstrates a commitment to protecting employees' wellbeing, ultimately fostering a respectful and productive workplace.

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HR considerations

UK employment law and best practice

This template is designed to support the process, but the document should be used alongside the relevant HR procedure and applied to the circumstances of the individual case.

  • Equality Act 2010: Prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace, defining it as unwanted conduct of a sexual nature that violates an individual's dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment.

  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Requires employers to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees, which includes taking steps to prevent and address sexual harassment.

  • Employment Rights Act 1996: Ensures fair treatment of employees, including the right to work in a safe and respectful environment free from harassment.

  • Acas Guidance on Sexual Harassment: Offers practical advice on preventing and dealing with sexual harassment at work, promoting a proactive approach to creating a safe workplace.

  • Best Practice: Comprehensive Training and Clear Reporting Procedures: Implement regular training on recognising and preventing sexual harassment and establish clear, accessible reporting procedures for employees to raise concerns confidentially.

In 2024, new UK legislation mandates that employers take "reasonable steps" to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This change, part of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act, is set to take effect in October 2024. This new duty requires employers to proactively prevent sexual harassment, differing from the previous requirement where employers had to show they had taken "all reasonable steps" only as a defence in claims.

Key points of the new law include:

  1. New Duty: Employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work.

  2. Enforcement: Employment tribunals can increase compensation by up to 25% if an employer is found in breach of this duty.

Employers are advised to:

  • Implement comprehensive reporting mechanisms for harassment.

  • Update and disseminate clear anti-harassment policies.

  • Conduct regular, meaningful training on harassment prevention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this in my small business?

Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.

Is it compliant with 2026 UK employment law?

Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.

Can I customise it for my organisation?

Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.

Do I get instant access to it?

Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable format (such as .doc or .xls) so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.

What if I need more help, not just this template?

If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Risk Assessment form template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.

Why should I use this Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Risk Assessment form template, and not AI to generate it?

AI can produce a document quickly, but effective HR documentation needs to be more than well-written words. It needs to reflect relevant UK employment law, HR best practice, practical considerations and the circumstances in which it will be used. These resources have been professionally developed around that wider HR context, drawing on extensive practical experience, rather than simply generating a generic document from a prompt.

How this content is developed and reviewed

The Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Risk Assessment form template is developed using a practical HR methodology that considers current UK employment legislation, ACAS guidance, CIPD good practice and the real-world HR process it supports. Templates are regularly reviewed and updated, with additional reviews triggered by significant changes to legislation, guidance or established HR practice, helping ensure each document remains practical, relevant and suitable for UK employers.

About the author

Darryl Horn, Chartered HR Director

Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.

He has extensive practical experience of managing equal opportunities processes and founded hrdocbox to provide businesses with practical, professionally developed HR resources grounded in UK employment law and best practice.

HRDocBox has been creating practical UK HR documents since 2009.

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