Table 1 Measures of Likelihood – Level Description Example detail description A Almost certain Is expected to occur in most circumstances B Likely Will probably occur in most circumstances C Moderate Might occur at some time D Unlikely Could occur at some time E Rarely May only in exceptional circumstances Table 2 Measures of consequences or impact – Description Example detail description 1 Insignificant No injuries, 2 Minor First aid treatment, minor impact, medium 3 Moderate Medical treatment required, moderate impact 4 Extensive injuries, loss of production capability, impact, 5 Catastrophic Death, detrimental effect, Table 3 Risk Analysis Matrix Level of Risk – – Likelihood Consequences Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic 1 2 3 4 5 A (almost certain) H(High) H E E E (Extreme B (likely) M(Medium) H H E E C (moderate) L(Low) M H E E D (unlikely) L L M H E E (rare) L L M H H Please use this tool in line with Hazard Management procedure (WHS 2.3)
Table 1 – Measures of Likelihood Level Description Example detail description A Almost certain Is expected to occur in most circumstances B Likely Will probably occur in most circumstances C Moderate Might occur at some time D Unlikely Could occur at some time E Rarely May only in exceptional circumstances Table 2 – Measures of consequences or impact Description Example detail description 1 Insignificant No injuries, 2 Minor First aid treatment, minor impact, medium 3 Moderate Medical treatment required, moderate impact 4 Extensive injuries, loss of production capability, impact, 5 Catastrophic Death, detrimental effect, Table 3 – Risk Analysis Matrix – Level of Risk Likelihood Consequences Insignificant 1 Minor 2 Moderate 3 Major 4 Catastrophic 5 A (almost certain) H(High) H E (Extreme E E B (likely) M(Medium) H H E E C (moderate) L(Low) M H E E D (unlikely) L L M H E E (rare) L L M H H Please use this tool in line with Hazard Management procedure (WHS 2.3)
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