Risk Register Review Checklist Template
Free Risk Register Review Checklist Template checklist for manufacturing, development, management, warehousing. Basic level. Management Systems category. Includes 12 questions covering Is a documented risk register maintained, Are risks assigned to responsible owners, Are risks evaluated using defined likelihood and impact criteria. Typical completion time: 30 minutes.
This checklist template is designed for manufacturing, development, management, warehousing and focuses on Is a documented risk register maintained, Are risks assigned to responsible owners, Are risks evaluated using defined likelihood and impact criteria.
What This Template Covers
Use this template to review Is a documented risk register maintained, Are risks assigned to responsible owners, Are risks evaluated using defined likelihood and impact criteria with a structured format that supports consistent follow-up and faster decision-making.
- Is a documented risk register maintained
- Are risks assigned to responsible owners
- Are risks evaluated using defined likelihood and impact criteria
Why This Version Is Different
Unlike generic templates, this version is tailored to the management systems category, the Basic maturity level, and the workflow of manufacturing, development, management, warehousing.
Template Questions
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1. Is a documented risk register maintained?
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There is a centralized and accessible risk register listing operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks.
Recommendations:
Use a simple spreadsheet with risk description, score, owner, and mitigation status.
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2. Are risks assigned to responsible owners?
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Each risk has a clearly identified accountable person responsible for monitoring and mitigation.
Recommendations:
Avoid assigning risks to departments — assign to named individuals.
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3. Are risks evaluated using defined likelihood and impact criteria?
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Risks are assessed consistently using predefined scoring criteria (e.g., 1–5 scale).
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Create a scoring guide explaining what each score level means.
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4. Are high-risk items clearly prioritized?
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The most critical risks are clearly visible and separated from lower-level risks.
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Use color coding or ranking to highlight top exposures.
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5. Are mitigation actions defined for major risks?
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Mitigation actions are concrete, measurable, and assigned deadlines.
Recommendations:
Avoid vague wording like “monitor closely” — define specific control actions.
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6. Is mitigation effectiveness reviewed periodically?
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After mitigation, risk score is reassessed to confirm reduction.
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Schedule quarterly risk re-evaluation sessions.
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7. Are emerging risks identified proactively?
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Leadership discusses potential future risks (market shifts, technology, supplier dependency).
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Include “emerging risks” as a fixed agenda point.
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8. Are operational incidents feeding into risk updates?
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Lessons from incidents lead to risk register updates.
Recommendations:
Link incident reporting system with risk review process.
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9. Are external risks considered (market, supplier, legal)?
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Risk evaluation includes economic, geopolitical, regulatory, and supply chain factors.
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Conduct annual external environment analysis.
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10. Are risk review meetings documented?
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Evidence exists that risks were discussed and decisions made.
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Keep short documented summaries of review meetings.
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11. Are critical risks escalated to top management?
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Significant risks are visible at leadership level and influence decisions.
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Define clear escalation threshold (e.g., risk score >15).
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12 total questions
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