* To determine if your control measures are adequate, that is, have you have done everything reasonably practicable to protect people from harm, compare your control measures with good practice. Another common approach of evaluating risk involves working out the risk level by categorising the likelihood of the harm and the potential severity of harm using the matrix below. The risk level determines which risks should be tackled first. High (e.g. or Risk Definitions paralysis, long term Medium High High serious ill health) Controls are adequate, no further action required, but ensure controls are monitored and any changes reassessed. Low Medium (an injury Harm requiring further medical Low Medium High of assistance or is a Consideration should be given as to whether the risks can be reduced using RIDDOR incident) the hierarchy of control measures. Risk reduction measures should be Severity implemented within a defined time periods. Arrangements should be made Low (minor injuries Medium requiring first aid) to ensure that the controls are maintained and monitored for adequacy. Low Low Medium Potential Substantial improvements should be made to reduce the level to an Low Medium High acceptable level. Risk reduction measures should be implemented urgently (The event is (It is fairly likely it will (It is likely to with a defined period. Consider suspending or restricting the activity, or unlikely to happen) happen) happen) applying interim risks controls. Activities in this category must have a written High Likelihood of Harm Occurring method statement/safe system of work and arrangements must be made to ensure that the controls are maintained and monitored for adequacy.
* To determine if your control measures are adequate, that is, have you have done everything reasonably practicable to protect people from harm, compare your control measures with good practice. Another common approach of evaluating risk involves working out the risk level by categorising the likelihood of the harm and the potential severity of harm using the matrix below. The risk level determines which risks should be tackled first. Potential Severity of Harm High (e.g. or paralysis, long term serious ill health) Medium High High Medium (an injury requiring further medical assistance or is a RIDDOR incident) Low Medium High Low (minor injuries requiring first aid) Low Low Medium Low (The event is unlikely to happen) Medium (It is fairly likely it will happen) High (It is likely to happen) Likelihood of Harm Occurring Risk Definitions Low Controls are adequate, no further action required, but ensure controls are monitored and any changes reassessed. Medium Consideration should be given as to whether the risks can be reduced using the hierarchy of control measures. Risk reduction measures should be implemented within a defined time periods. Arrangements should be made to ensure that the controls are maintained and monitored for adequacy. High Substantial improvements should be made to reduce the level to an acceptable level. Risk reduction measures should be implemented urgently with a defined period. Consider suspending or restricting the activity, or applying interim risks controls. Activities in this category must have a written method statement/safe system of work and arrangements must be made to ensure that the controls are maintained and monitored for adequacy.
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