Risk Matrix
Risk management is a complex process but the principles are quite simple. We all make risk assessments in our everyday lives, from crossing the road to deciding whether or not to eat a burger.
The process which you consciously or unconsciously undertake is:
IDENTIFY THE HAZARD
DEFINE THE RISK ARISING FROM THE IDENTIFIED HAZARDS
ELIMINATE THE HAZARD
OR MITIGATE WHERE THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE
(identify control measures)
Eliminate
Reduce/Control/Substitute
Provide
Information
Risk assessments are a structured method to identify, control or mitigate the hazards/risks produced by our activities or work. Risk assessments and the decisions made require formal recording. Risk assessments go beyond hazard identification and must involve analysis to evaluate risk levels, to eliminate these, or to take all reasonable steps to reduce the level of risk.
Risk assessment methods vary in their complexity. Client need or statutory requirements may require more complex methods of risk assessment.
3.1 Hazard Identification
The process of risk management starts with an effective means of identifying hazards. Experience and relevant knowledge are important elements in the identification of hazards and competent resources will need to be allocated to this activity.
It may not always be possible to identify every hazard for every activity on every project, however, a structured and systematic approach will help you to identify as many hazards as possible. Try using a combination of the following techniques, though remember that there is no substitute for experience:-
Brainstorming
Hazard identification checklists
Review of similar examples
Worst cases scenarios
Interviews
Peer reviews
Research into past incidents/accidents
You should always document the hazards identified in your risk assessment documentation
3.2 Risk Assessment Table
There are many methods of assessing health and safety risks in items of numerical value or ratings.
The process which you consciously or unconsciously undertake is:
IDENTIFY THE HAZARD
DEFINE THE RISK ARISING FROM THE IDENTIFIED HAZARDS
ELIMINATE THE HAZARD
OR MITIGATE WHERE THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE
(identify control measures)
Eliminate
Reduce/Control/Substitute
Provide
Information
Risk assessments are a structured method to identify, control or mitigate the hazards/risks produced by our activities or work. Risk assessments and the decisions made require formal recording. Risk assessments go beyond hazard identification and must involve analysis to evaluate risk levels, to eliminate these, or to take all reasonable steps to reduce the level of risk.
Risk assessment methods vary in their complexity. Client need or statutory requirements may require more complex methods of risk assessment.
3.1 Hazard Identification
The process of risk management starts with an effective means of identifying hazards. Experience and relevant knowledge are important elements in the identification of hazards and competent resources will need to be allocated to this activity.
It may not always be possible to identify every hazard for every activity on every project, however, a structured and systematic approach will help you to identify as many hazards as possible. Try using a combination of the following techniques, though remember that there is no substitute for experience:-
Brainstorming
Hazard identification checklists
Review of similar examples
Worst cases scenarios
Interviews
Peer reviews
Research into past incidents/accidents
You should always document the hazards identified in your risk assessment documentation
3.2 Risk Assessment Table
There are many methods of assessing health and safety risks in items of numerical value or ratings.