All risks identified will be rated using a likelihood verses severity matrix to obtain a qualitative assessment of each risk, ranging from low to high. Table 1 and 2 below outline the five levels of likelihood and severity with corresponding descriptors, these will be utilised to enable consistent selection of a risk rating. : Likelihood Risk Rating Level Descriptor More Detail A Almost certain Will occur. Expect frequent/regular occurrences. B Likely The event will probably occur more than once. C Possible The event might occur at some time. D Unlikely The event is not expected to occur. E Rare The event may occur only in highly exceptional circumstances. 2 Consequence Risk Rating – Level Descriptor More Detail Injuries Potential Operational Impact 1 Insignificant Low impact, no None Participant still able to injuries/damage, low profile. compete. Little impact <30min 2 Minor Minor injuries/damage Aid Participant able to compete sustained. Low impact, possible Treatment after treatment. public embarrassment. Low impact <30min 3 Moderate Significant injuries/damage Medical Participant unable to sustained. Public Assistance continue with activity. embarrassment possible. Required Impact event whilst treatment given. 4 Major Extensive injuries/damage Extensive Loss of event organisers/ sustained. Loss of instructional Injuries. first aiders whilst
All risks identified will be rated using a likelihood verses severity matrix to obtain a qualitative assessment of each risk, ranging from low to high. Table 1 and 2 below outline the five levels of likelihood and severity with corresponding descriptors, these will be utilised to enable consistent selection of a risk rating. : Likelihood Risk Rating Level Descriptor More Detail A Almost certain Will occur. Expect frequent/regular occurrences. B Likely The event will probably occur more than once. C Possible The event might occur at some time. D Unlikely The event is not expected to occur. E Rare The event may occur only in highly exceptional circumstances. 2 – Consequence Risk Rating Level Descriptor More Detail Injuries Potential Operational Impact 1 Insignificant Low impact, no injuries/damage, low profile. None Participant still able to compete. Little impact <30min 2 Minor Minor injuries/damage sustained. Low impact, possible public embarrassment. Aid Treatment Participant able to compete after treatment. Low impact <30min 3 Moderate Significant injuries/damage sustained. Public embarrassment possible. Medical Assistance Required Participant unable to continue with activity. Impact event whilst treatment given. 4 Major Extensive injuries/damage sustained. Loss of instructional Extensive Injuries. Loss of event organisers/ first aiders whilst
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