There are many factors that influence the likelihood and consequence of an incident. A few examples include the: duration or frequency of the exposure to the hazard (e.g. sun or chemical exposure) competence of those undertaking the activity (no training or inexperience may lead to an accident) environmental conditions (e.g. in the vicinity of electricity, getting injured in an isolated area) speeds, heights and weights of objects used. The greater the force, the greater the impact. To assess the level of risk, consider the likelihood of an incident happening in combination with the seriousness of the consequence. Use the matrix below as a guide to assist with your risk assessment. Consequence Likelihood 1. Insignificant 2. Minor 3. Moderate 4. Major 5. Critical 5. Almost Certain Medium Medium High Extreme Extreme 4. Likely Low Medium High High Extreme 3. Possible Low Medium High High High 2. Unlikely Low Low Medium Medium High 1. Rare Low Low Low Low Medium Consequence Rating Description of Consequence 1. Insignificant No treatment required 2. Minor Minor injury; First Aid treatment (e.g. minor cuts, bruises, bumps) 3. Moderate Injury requiring medical treatment or lost time of four or days Serious injury (injuries) requiring specialist medical treatment or 4. Major hospitalisation, or greater than four days lost time 5. Critical Loss of life, permanent disability or multiple serious injuries Step 3. DECIDE ON THE CONTROL MEASURES Your assessed inherent risk level will determine the degree of planning and approval required. Risk Level Action Required / Approval Little chance of Low incident or serious Manage through regular planning processes injury. Some chance of an Document controls in planning documents and/or Medium incident and injury complete a Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment requiring first aid. Consider parental permission
There are many factors that influence the likelihood and consequence of an incident. A few examples include the: duration or frequency of the exposure to the hazard (e.g. sun or chemical exposure) competence of those undertaking the activity (no training or inexperience may lead to an accident) environmental conditions (e.g. in the vicinity of electricity, getting injured in an isolated area) speeds, heights and weights of objects used. The greater the force, the greater the impact. To assess the level of risk, consider the likelihood of an incident happening in combination with the seriousness of the consequence. Use the matrix below as a guide to assist with your risk assessment. Likelihood Consequence 1. Insignificant 2. Minor 3. Moderate 4. Major 5. Critical 5. Almost Certain Medium Medium High Extreme Extreme 4. Likely Low Medium High High Extreme 3. Possible Low Medium High High High 2. Unlikely Low Low Medium Medium High 1. Rare Low Low Low Low Medium Consequence Rating Description of Consequence 1. Insignificant No treatment required 2. Minor Minor injury; First Aid treatment (e.g. minor cuts, bruises, bumps) 3. Moderate Injury requiring medical treatment or lost time of four or days 4. Major Serious injury (injuries) requiring specialist medical treatment or hospitalisation, or greater than four days lost time 5. Critical Loss of life, permanent disability or multiple serious injuries Step 3. DECIDE ON THE CONTROL MEASURES Your assessed inherent risk level will determine the degree of planning and approval required. Risk Level Action Required / Approval Low Little chance of incident or serious injury. Manage through regular planning processes Medium Some chance of an incident and injury requiring first aid. Document controls in planning documents and/or complete a Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment Consider parental permission