HAZARD INDENTIFICATION , RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL (HIRARC)

RISK RATING
DESCRIPTIONS ACT

A risk identified as LOW may be considered as acceptable and further reduction may be not necessary. However, if the risk can be
LOW (L)
resolved quickly and efficiently, control measures should be implemented and recorded

A MEDIUM risk requires a planned approach to controlling the hazard and applies temporary measure if required. Actions taken must be
MEDIUM (M)
documented on the risk assessment form including date for completion.

A HIGH risk requires immediate action to control the hazard as detailed in the hierarchy of control. Actions taken must be documented on
HIGH (H)
the risk assessment form including date for completion.

RATING LIKELIHOOD RATING SEVERITY RISK MATRIX

Most Likely ;The most likely result of the Catastrophic; Numerous fatalities, irrecoverable
5 hazard/event being realized
5
property damage and productivity
5 5 10 15 20 25

Possible; Has a good chance of occurring and Fatal; Approximately one single fatality major

LIKELIHOOD
4 is not usual
4
property damage if hazard is realized
4 4 8 12 16 20
Conceivable; Might be occur at sometime in
3 future
3 Serious; Non-fatal injury, permanent disability 3 3 6 9 12 15
Remote; Has not been known to occur after
2 many years
2 Minor; Disabling but not permanent injury 2 2 4 6 8 10
Inconceivable; Is practically impossible and Negligible; Minor abrasions, bruises, cuts, first
1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5
has never occurred aid3 type injury.

1 2 3 4 5
HIERARCHY OF CONTROL MEASURES
SEVERITY
(1) Elimination (2) Substitution (3) Isolation (3) Engineering Control (4) Administrative Control
(5) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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