£9.95 vs Free Templates: Why Paying Saves You Time

Free risk assessment templates are everywhere online. So why would anyone pay £9.95? Here's an honest comparison:

Free Templates: The Hidden Costs

Time to customise: 2-3 hours minimum

Most free templates are generic. You'll spend ages deleting irrelevant sections and researching what to add for your specific situation.

Knowledge needed: Medium to high

Free templates assume you know what hazards to look for and what control measures are appropriate. No guidance provided.

Compliance worry: Ongoing

Is this template current? Does it meet HSE requirements? You won't know until an inspector tells you otherwise.

Real example: Sarah downloaded a free template for her café. Three hours later, she was still Googling "COSHH requirements for restaurants" and worrying if she'd covered everything.

Our £9.95 Generator: What You Get

Time to complete: 10 minutes

Answer guided questions, get a complete assessment. No deleting, no researching, no formatting.

Knowledge needed: None

We ask simple questions and translate your answers into proper safety language. The AI knows what inspectors look for.

Peace of mind: Immediate

HSE-compliant format, all standard hazards covered, professional language that inspectors recognise.

Real example: Tom needed a risk assessment for his market stall by tomorrow. Ten minutes and £9.95 later, he had a professional document that satisfied the council.

The Maths

• Your hourly rate: £20? £50? £100?
• Time saved: 2-3 hours
• Actual cost of "free": £40-300 in your time
• Our cost: £9.95

When Free Templates Work

To be fair, free templates can work if:

• You have health and safety experience
• You enjoy researching regulations
• Your situation is very simple
• You have plenty of time

For everyone else, £9.95 is less than two coffees and saves you an afternoon of frustration.