8. Classify work activities
Employer Consultation
representative Worker
representative
Identify hazard
Review
Risk assessment
Risk control action plan
(PRN)
Implement
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17. Likelihood(L) Example Rating
Most likely The most likely result of the 5
hazard/event being realised
Possible Has a good chance of occuring and is 4
not unusual.
Conceivable Might be occur at sometime in the 3
future.
Remote Has not been known to occur after 2
many years.
Inconceivable Is practically impossible and has 1
never occurred.
18. Severity(S) Example Rating
Catastrophic Numerous fatalities,irrecoverable 5
property damage and productivity.
Fatal Approximately 1 single fatality,major 4
property damage if hazard is realised
Serious Non-fatal injury, permanent 3
disability.
Minor Disabling but not permanent injury. 2
Neglible Minor abrasions,bruises,cuts,first aid 1
type injuries
20. RISK DESCRIPTION ACTION
15-25 High Require IMMEDIATE action to
control the hazard as detailed in
the hierarchy of control.Action
taken must be documented on
the risk of assessment form
including date for completion.
5-12 Medium Requires a planned approach to
controlling the hazard and
applies temporary measures if
required. Actions taken must be
documented on the risk of
assessment form including date
for completion.
1-4 Low May be considered as acceptable
and further reduction may not be
necessary.However,if the risk can
be resolved quickly and
efficiently, control measures
should be implemented and
recorded.
