Remove the hazard wherever possible which If this is not possible then explain why Eliminate negates the need for further controls Replace the hazard with one less hazardous If not possible then explain why Substitute Examples: enclosure, fume cupboard, glove Likely to still require admin controls as well Physical controls box Examples: training, supervision, signage Admin controls Personal protection Examples: respirators, safety specs, gloves Last resort as it only protects the individual Impact Health & Safety 1 Trivial - insignificant Very minor injuries e.g. slight bruising 2 Minor Injuries or illness e.g. small cut or abrasion which require basic first aid treatment even in 3 Moderate Injuries or illness e.g. strain or sprain requiring first aid or medical support. 5 5 10 15 20 4 Major Injuries or illness e.g. broken bone requiring medical support >24 hours and time off work >4 weeks. 5 Severe extremely significant Fatality or multiple serious injuries or illness requiring hospital admission or significant time – off work. 25 LIKELIHOOD 4 4 8 12 16 20 Likelihood 3 3 6 9 12 15 1 Rare e.g. 1 in 100,000 chance or higher 2 Unlikely e.g. 1 in 10,000 chance or higher 2 2 4 6 8 10 3 Possible e.g. 1 in 1,000 chance or higher 4 Likely e.g. 1 in 100 chance or higher 1 1 2 3 4 5 5 Very Likely e.g. 1 in 10 chance or higher 1 2 3 4 5 IMPACT
Eliminate Remove the hazard wherever possible which negates the need for further controls If this is not possible then explain why Substitute Replace the hazard with one less hazardous If not possible then explain why Physical controls Examples: enclosure, fume cupboard, glove box Likely to still require admin controls as well Admin controls Examples: training, supervision, signage Personal protection Examples: respirators, safety specs, gloves Last resort as it only protects the individual LIKELIHOOD 5 5 10 15 20 25 4 4 8 12 16 20 3 3 6 9 12 15 2 2 4 6 8 10 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 IMPACT Impact Health & Safety 1 Trivial - insignificant Very minor injuries e.g. slight bruising 2 Minor Injuries or illness e.g. small cut or abrasion which require basic first aid treatment even in 3 Moderate Injuries or illness e.g. strain or sprain requiring first aid or medical support. 4 Major Injuries or illness e.g. broken bone requiring medical support >24 hours and time off work >4 weeks. 5 Severe – extremely significant Fatality or multiple serious injuries or illness requiring hospital admission or significant time off work. Likelihood 1 Rare e.g. 1 in 100,000 chance or higher 2 Unlikely e.g. 1 in 10,000 chance or higher 3 Possible e.g. 1 in 1,000 chance or higher 4 Likely e.g. 1 in 100 chance or higher 5 Very Likely e.g. 1 in 10 chance or higher
risk-assessment-template-v2017.1.5.docx