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# Create a safety risk category

# Create a safety risk category {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
* 
* Updated January 30, 2025
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create or modify a risk category to group your workplace hazards into logical categories.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_hs_rm.risk_category_manager or sn_hs_rm.risk_category_writer

## Procedure

1. Select All.
2. In the navigation filter of the application navigator, enter the following command:  
   `sn_hs_rm_risk_category.list`  
   The Risk categories list appears.
3. Create a risk category or update an existing one.
   * To create a risk category, select New.
   * To modify an existing risk category, open it from the list.
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4. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Number | System-generated unique number for the risk category. |
   | Name | Name of the risk category. |
   | Short description | Description of the risk category. |
   | Order | Order at which this risk category is listed on the Select hazards form when submitting a Job safety analysis (JSA). |
   | Active | Option to mark this risk category available for use. A risk category must be active to be used. |
   [Table 1. Risk category details]

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5. Select Submit.

## Result

* The risk category is created and saved in the Risk category \[sn_hs_rm_risk_category\] table.
* The category is listed in the Risk category field on the Hazard details form.
* It is also displayed on the Select hazards form when submitting a Job safety analysis (JSA). However, a risk category with no hazards associated with it doesn't appear on the Select hazards form.
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## What to do next

Associate related hazards with the risk category. For more information, see [Define Health and Safety hazards](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/l90T4gj8Tlp3qhqZq75eRg "Identify and define potential workplace hazards related to a job or task type. Maintain a list of all hazards for all job types in your organization.").