Traders & Stallholders Risk Assessment Template | Fully Editable Document

When you book a market, fair, or pop-up event, one question always comes up:

“Can you provide a risk assessment?”

For many traders and creatives, this is where stress sets in.

This Trader Risk Assessment Template has been created to remove that stress — giving you a clear, professional, UK-focused document that meets typical event organiser requirements and is easy to personalise using Canva.

Built from real experience attending UK markets and events, this template allows you to focus on what matters most: running your business and enjoying your events.

If you have chosen the option for us to make the changes for you, please note the following:

"After your purchase, I'll send you an email to collect some necessary information, including your business name, logo, and any additional details required for the template. Once I have this information, I'll finalise the document and send it back to you."

IS THIS FOR YOU?

This template is ideal if you are:
✔ A market trader or stallholder
✔ A craft or artisan business
✔ A pop-up shop or event seller
✔ Trading at UK fairs, shows, or community events

It is not intended for high-risk industries or complex manufacturing environments.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

✔ A professionally structured 5-page risk assessment
✔ Common trader hazards already identified
✔ Control measures clearly explained
✔ BEFORE and AFTER risk scoring included
✔ Editable sections highlighted in red
✔ Space to add your branding and logo

Once customised, the document can be reused, duplicated, or updated for different events.

DESIGNED FOR UK EVENTS

This template reflects:

• UK Health & Safety expectations

• Common event organiser requirements

• Typical market and stallholder risks

While it is UK-focused, it can be adapted for use elsewhere if required.

EASY TO EDIT IN CANVA

You do not need design skills or paid software.

Simply upload the PDF to Canva, convert it, and edit the highlighted sections.
Full step-by-step instructions are included for beginners.

HOW TO GET IT ON CANVA: Here's a step-by-step guide on how to get a free Canva account, upload a PDF document, edit it, and save it:

**Step 1: Create a Free Canva Account**
1. Go to Canva.com and click on the "Sign Up" button.
2. Choose the "Free" plan and enter your email address, password, and name.
3. Fill in the required information and click on the "Sign up" button.
4. Verify your email address by clicking on the link sent to your email inbox.

**Step 2: Upload Your PDF Document**
1. Log in to your new Canva account and click on the "Uploads" tab (found on the top right of your screen).
2. Click on the "Uploads" dropdown menu and select "Choose Files".
3. Browse to the location where your PDF document is saved on your computer.
4. Select the PDF document and click "Open" to upload it to Canva.

**Step 3: Convert Your PDF to a Canva Design**

1. Once your PDF is uploaded, you'll see it listed in your "Uploads" tab/Recent Designs Section.
2. Click on the PDF file to open it in Canva.
3. In the top-left corner of the screen, click on the "Convert" button.
4. Select "PDF" as the file type and click "Convert".

**Step 4: Edit Your Document**
1. Your PDF will now be converted into a Canva design template.
2. You can edit the design by dragging and dropping elements, adding text, images, or shapes, and adjusting settings as needed.
3. Use Canva's editing tools to customize your design as desired.

**Step 5: Save Your Edited Document**
1. Once you've finished editing your design, click on the "File" menu and select "Download".
2. Choose "PDF" as the file type and select a resolution (e.g., 300 DPI).
3. Click "Download" to save your edited PDF document.

That's it! You now have a free Canva account, have uploaded a PDF document, edited it, and saved it as a new PDF file.

Remember, with a free Canva account, you'll have access to limited features compared to the paid plans. However, you can still achieve great results with some creativity and experimentation!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This document has been carefully designed to ensure consistency and clarity.
To protect yourself and your business, do not alter risk scoring or assessment logic unless you are trained to do so.

This ensures the document remains credible and fit for purpose.

DISCLAIMER & TERMS

These handbooks and forms are designed for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. For legal advice we strongly recommend consulting with a legal professional to ensure suitability for your business needs. Innovation by Design is not liable for errors or adjustments you have used to tailor the forms and handbooks for your business.

Innovation by design are the sole owners of all resources created and provided on any listing under Innovation by Design or for stall holders. These resources are not intended to substitute for legal advice and users are responsible for ensuring that these products meet their needs in both practicable and legal contexts.

TERMS OF USE:

No returns, exchanges or cancellations after your purchase due to the digital nature of this listing.

CONTACT US:

Have any questions or need any assistance? Please feel free to reach out at any time and I will respond as soon as I can for you.

Thank you for taking some of your precious time to read all the above.

Regards

Tim from Innovation by Design