Use this free risk register builder to list project risks, score each one by likelihood and impact from 1 to 5, and see a heat map of where your biggest risks sit. Add the response and owner for each risk, then copy the register or download it as a PDF.
Risk Register Builder
List each risk, rate how likely it is (1 to 5) and how bad it would be (1 to 5). Score = likelihood × impact. Higher scores need attention first.
| ID | Risk description | Likelihood | Impact | Score | Rating | Response | Owner | Action |
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Summary
Heat map: number of risks in each cell (likelihood across, impact up).
Scoring bands: 1 to 4 Low, 5 to 9 Medium, 10 to 14 High, 15 to 25 Critical. Responses: Avoid, Mitigate, Transfer or Accept. For learning and planning support. Nothing you type is stored or sent anywhere, so download or copy your register before leaving the page.
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How to use it
- Describe each risk in a short sentence.
- Set likelihood and impact from 1 to 5.
- Choose a response, an owner and the next action.
- Review the heat map, then download the PDF.
Related free tools: Stakeholder Analysis Grid, Project Planner, Critical Path Calculator, or see all free tools.
Need an example first? See our guide: Risk Register Example and Template (Step-by-Step Guide).
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