RISK ASSESSMENT

Methodology
Introduction

According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 under section 8 (1) states
that the employer must provide and maintain as far as possible a working environment that
is safe and with out risk to the health of its employees.

Section 8 (2) also states that the employer must establish what hazards there
are to the health and safety of the employees in the production processing, use storage
and handling.

It is imperative that the employer conduct a risk assessment to ensure that the hazards are
identified.

General Safety Regulation 2(1) clearly states that the employer and every user of
machinery must make an evaluation of the risk attached to any condition or situation which
may arise from the activities and the employer must take steps to as may be necess

As soon as the employer has identified these hazards he needs to put controls measures in
place to either reduce the hazards, transfer or terminate the hazard.

Risk Assessment

All the hazards are identified in the Risk assessment table this enables the employer to
quantify the risk and priorities them according to the risk they pose.
Risks are classified under the following categories:

Exposure (E)
(How frequently does the hazardous event occur?)

Probability (P)
(The probability of a loss when the hazardous event does occur?)

Severity (S)
(The consequences of the hazardous event?)
The following are the recommended risk categories and time frames that the risk is
classified under:

Risk Score (= E x P x S)
Classification Score

Very high risk – Discontinue operation or Over

activity. 400
High risk – Immediate correction needed. 200 –
400
Substantial risk – Corrective action 70 – 200
Possible risk 20 – 70
Risk acceptable Under
20

Control of risk

The current controls are looked at where the residual risk is addressed and calculated on
the same risk formula to determine if the controls are adequate or not.

If the control measures are not adequate, recommendations are made that needs to be
considered in addressing the risk and reducing it to an acceptable level.

Recommendations

As soon as the risk is prioritized according to its risk rating on the risk control table
according to the risk it poses, a meeting with management should be called to address the
risk assessment.

Management must also decide what risk is acceptable to them and by when can the issues
be addressed.

A plan needs to be put in place to address high risk area as soon as possible and target
dates and accountability of a manger must be assigned to each risk.
Management must be committed in acting on the recommendation made.
These recommendation must also be presented to the Safety Committee meeting for there
input and implementation.
These recommendation must also be presented to the Safety Committee meeting for there
input and implementation.

Conclusion

The hazards and risk identified in these areas should be re-evaluated on a bi- annual basis
or as soon as any changes in the process or plant has taken place.

Abbreviations

Construction Regulations CR
Environmental Regulation for ERW
Workplaces
Facilities Regulation FR
Foodstuffs, Cosmetic and FCD Act
Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972

General Machine Regulation GMR

General Safety Regulation GSR
Hazardous Chemical Substance HCS
Regulation
National Environmental NEMA
Management Act 107 of 1998

Noise Induced Hearing Loss NIHL

Regulation

Occupational Health and Safety Act OHS

85 of 1993
South African Bureau of standards SABS
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Risk assessment Committee
Name Sign
GARETH JANUARY
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT DAVID VAN RENSBURG

Approved Sign

Risk rating
Exposure Probability Severity (S) Risk Score (= E x P x S)
(E) (P) The
Classification Rating Classification Rating Classification Ratin Rating Score
(How (The probability of a loss when the hazardous consequences
frequently Continuous 10 event does occur?) Frequent (Happens often) 10 of the Catastrophic (Many fatalities or interruption longer than 2 weeks or damage in excess of R100m) g
100 Very high risk – Discontinue operation or Over 400
does the Frequent (Daily) 6 Probable (Quite possible) 6 hazardous Disaster (Few fatalities or interruption between 1 & 2 weeks or damage in excess of R10m) 40 activity.
High risk – Immediate correction needed. 201 – 400
hazardous event?)
event Occasional (Weekly) 3 Occasional (Unusual, but possible) 3 Very serious (One fatality or interruption between 2 to 6 days or damage in excess of R1m) 15 Substantial risk – Corrective action 71 – 200
occur?) Unusual (Monthly) Serious (Serious injury or interruption of 1 day or damage in excess of Possible risk
Remotely possible (has R100 000)
2 happened somewhere) 1 7 21 – 70
Rare (Few a year) Important (Temporary disability or interruption between 6 and 24 hours or damage in excess of R10 000) Risk acceptable
1 Improbable (Practically impossible) 0.5 3 Under 20
Noticeable (First aid needed or interruption less than 6 hours or damage in excess of R1000 1
RAW Risk Risk score with Further mitigation needed
With out mitigation mitigation
Hazard Risk S H E Current Controls Residual Risk Controls

Severity Index (S)

(Mitigation) Score Adequate

Probability (P)
ENVIRONMENT

Exposure (E)
Recommendations

Risk score

Risk score
HEALTH
SAFETY

Rating
(E) (P) (S) YES NO
BREAKING CONCRETE :
Demolition Method Statement to be drafted before any demolition starts.
VERY HIGH YE Proper ear protection - need to look at manufacture
Breaker Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) H 6 6 15 540 Ear Protection 6 1 15 90
RISK S details
YE Use proper Eye Protection - Double: Eye and Face
Concrete pieces Eye injury S 6 6 7 252 Eye Protection PPE 6 1 7 42
HIGH RISK S
Inspections. Guard in Checklist done
YE
Using Grinder Sever injury through grinder eye or ha S 6 6 7 252 place. Eye protection, 6 1 7 42 Defective Tools removed and repaired immediately
S
HIGH RISK and gloves
Fire Extinguisher always when grinding on metal fire extinguisher must be
YE
Grinder Sparks cause fire E 6 6 7 252 present at use of grinder 6 1 7 42 available
S
HIGH RISK on metal Leather apron and proper face protection when
grinding
Hoarding usedmetal
at all times
Regular removal of
debris to maintain good Housekeeping standards to be practiced all the time
YE
Rubble Tripping hazard S 6 3 1 18 housekeeping; 6 1 1 6
S
RISK Cordon off the area to
ACCEPTABLE protect 'public'
Wet down area PPE, YE Water to be close at all times
Dust Lung irritation H 6 6 7 252 6 1 7 42
HIGH RISK Dust Masks. S
VERY HIGH YE Job Rotation need to happen
Repetitive Work Occupational Illness H 6 10 7 420 Rotation of workers 6 6 7 252 NO
RISK S Medicals to be done to all staff on yearly basis
BRICKWORK

Identify Area for stacking;

Bricks Collapsing
Appoint Stacking Checklist to be completed
YE
Injury: Lacerations / bruising S 6 6 7 252 HIGH RISK Inspector; 6 1 7 42 Appointment letter if Safety File
S
Stacking Inspections only Signage to identify stacking area
stack single heights

PPE, Gloves Proof of induction in Safety File and on hardhat -

POSSIBLE YE
Handling bricks Cuts to hands S 6 6Tool box talk and safety 6 1 1
1 36 6 stickers
RISK S
induction Ongoing Supervision
WORKING FROM HEIGHTS (LADDERS OR SCAFFOLDING) not more that 3 meters

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Risk assessment Committee
Name Sign
GARETH JANUARY
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT DAVID VAN RENSBURG

Approved Sign

Risk rating
Exposure Probability Severity (S) Risk Score (= E x P x S)
(E) (P) The
Classification Rating Classification Rating Classification Ratin Rating Score
(How (The probability of a loss when the hazardous consequences
frequently Continuous 10 event does occur?) Frequent (Happens often) 10 of the Catastrophic (Many fatalities or interruption longer than 2 weeks or damage in excess of R100m) g
100 Very high risk – Discontinue operation or Over 400
does the Frequent (Daily) 6 Probable (Quite possible) 6 hazardous Disaster (Few fatalities or interruption between 1 & 2 weeks or damage in excess of R10m) 40 activity.
High risk – Immediate correction needed. 201 – 400
hazardous event?)
event Occasional (Weekly) 3 Occasional (Unusual, but possible) 3 Very serious (One fatality or interruption between 2 to 6 days or damage in excess of R1m) 15 Substantial risk – Corrective action 71 – 200
occur?) Unusual (Monthly) Serious (Serious injury or interruption of 1 day or damage in excess of Possible risk
Remotely possible (has R100 000)
2 happened somewhere) 1 7 21 – 70
Rare (Few a year) Important (Temporary disability or interruption between 6 and 24 hours or damage in excess of R10 000) Risk acceptable
1 Improbable (Practically impossible) 0.5 3 Under 20
Noticeable (First aid needed or interruption less than 6 hours or damage in excess of R1000 1
RAW Risk Risk score with Further mitigation needed
With out mitigation mitigation
Hazard Risk S H E Current Controls Residual Risk Controls

Severity Index (S)

(Mitigation) Score Adequate

Probability (P)
ENVIRONMENT

Exposure (E)
Recommendations

Risk score

Risk score
HEALTH
SAFETY

Rating
(E) (P) (S) YES NO

Only safe equipment to Inspection Registers

be used Onsite inspections from SHE Reps
on site; unsafe Asset Numbers on equipment
Falling from Heights Muscle Strain; Lacerations; Bruising equipment will be Training on how to use safety equipment
YE
(e.g. ladders / Fall of tool or man from scaffold S 6 6 15 540 removed immediately; 6 1 15 90
S
Scaffolding) resulting in serious injury inspections
will be conducted by
VERY HIGH competent
RISK inspectors and erectors.
Scaffolding built to spec. Scaffolding Erectors and Inspectors - proof of training
by competent Medicals for all staff working at heights
Scaffold collapse YE Section 37.2 agreements signed between sub
Unsafe Scaffold S 6 6 15 540 individuals / contractors; 6 1 15 90
Serious injury or death S contractors
VERY HIGH Inspections; Only erect to
RISK SANS 10085
Checklists and regular YE Look at design of ladders on yearly basis
Unsafe Ladders Serious injury or damage S 6 6 7 252 6 6 3 108
HIGH RISK checks S
PLUMBING
Eye Protection ,Safety Proper eye protection, where applicable double
Brick pieces in eyes
Angle Grinder S 6 6 7 252 Goggles 6 1 7 42 YES protection
Dust from grinding
HIGH RISK Dust Masks dust mask, PPE to be signed by all staff
Proper ear protection - need to look at manufacture
Angle Grinder Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) H 6 6 7 252 Ear Protection 6 1 7 42 YES
HIGH RISK details
Eye Protection, Gloves Regular safety talks
Eye injury - pieces of brick
Chasing with Chisel were practical, Ensure
Hand injury from tools S 6 6 3 108 6 1 3 18 YES
and Hammer SUBSTANTIAL adequate ventilation,
RISK Hearing Protection

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Risk assessment Committee
Name Sign
GARETH JANUARY
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT DAVID VAN RENSBURG

Approved Sign

Risk rating
Exposure Probability Severity (S) Risk Score (= E x P x S)
(E) (P) The
Classification Rating Classification Rating Classification Ratin Rating Score
(How (The probability of a loss when the hazardous consequences
frequently Continuous 10 event does occur?) Frequent (Happens often) 10 of the Catastrophic (Many fatalities or interruption longer than 2 weeks or damage in excess of R100m) g
100 Very high risk – Discontinue operation or Over 400
does the Frequent (Daily) 6 Probable (Quite possible) 6 hazardous Disaster (Few fatalities or interruption between 1 & 2 weeks or damage in excess of R10m) 40 activity.
High risk – Immediate correction needed. 201 – 400
hazardous event?)
event Occasional (Weekly) 3 Occasional (Unusual, but possible) 3 Very serious (One fatality or interruption between 2 to 6 days or damage in excess of R1m) 15 Substantial risk – Corrective action 71 – 200
occur?) Unusual (Monthly) Serious (Serious injury or interruption of 1 day or damage in excess of Possible risk
Remotely possible (has R100 000)
2 happened somewhere) 1 7 21 – 70
Rare (Few a year) Important (Temporary disability or interruption between 6 and 24 hours or damage in excess of R10 000) Risk acceptable
1 Improbable (Practically impossible) 0.5 3 Under 20
Noticeable (First aid needed or interruption less than 6 hours or damage in excess of R1000 1
RAW Risk Risk score with Further mitigation needed
With out mitigation mitigation
Hazard Risk S H E Current Controls Residual Risk Controls

Severity Index (S)

(Mitigation) Score Adequate

Probability (P)
ENVIRONMENT

Exposure (E)
Recommendations

Risk score

Risk score
HEALTH
SAFETY

Rating
(E) (P) (S) YES NO
PAINTING
Paint splashes in eyes due to wind POSSIBLE Proper eye protections
Paint S 6 6 1 36 Eye Protection 6 1 1 6 YES
and ceilings especially RISK Proof of issue to staff
Dust in eyes SUBSTANTIAL Eye Protection Proper ear protection - need to look at manufacture
Sanding S H 6 6 3 108 6 1 3 18 YES
Dust Inhalation RISK Dust Masks details
Handling chemical VERY HIGH MSDS available on site
Irritation to skin, lungs H 6 10 7 420 Dust masks, gloves 6 1 3 18 YES
substances RISK
Fire Equipment; Identify Signs in place at strategic places
Storage of chemical
Possibility of fire E 6 3 7 126 SUBSTANTIAL suitable Area; No 6 1 7 42 YES
substances (Paint)
RISK flames / smoking
DEMOLITION
Safety Harnesses;
Scaffolding erected to Section 37.2 agreements to be signed with sub
SANS10085. Regular contractors
VERY HIGH removal of debris to Housekeeping standards to be practised at all times
Height Fall of man or tool down S 6 6 15 540 6 1 15 90 YES
RISK avoid overloading of Proof of erection and inspections
scaffolding. Chute to be utilized - ensure in safe area - no regular
Chute to be erected to people
remove rubble.
Inspections to be done Supervision on daily basis
daily to ensure rubble
Scaffolding Collapse S 6 6 15 540 6 1 15 90 YES
VERY HIGH has not dislodged any
RISK parts.
Hand tools and Checklist to be completed on regular basis
Jack Hammers breakingInjury to persons and hand injuries S 6 3 7 126 SUBSTANTIAL equipment to 6 1 7 42 YES
RISK be inspected.
Eye injury - pieces of brick flying Eye protection to be Proof of issue to staff
Brick 'debris' around S 6 6 7 252 worn 6 1 7 42 YES Toolbox talks
Hand injury from tools HIGH RISK and gloves

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Risk assessment Committee
Name Sign
GARETH JANUARY
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT DAVID VAN RENSBURG

Approved Sign

Risk rating
Exposure Probability Severity (S) Risk Score (= E x P x S)
(E) (P) The
Classification Rating Classification Rating Classification Ratin Rating Score
(How (The probability of a loss when the hazardous consequences
frequently Continuous 10 event does occur?) Frequent (Happens often) 10 of the Catastrophic (Many fatalities or interruption longer than 2 weeks or damage in excess of R100m) g
100 Very high risk – Discontinue operation or Over 400
does the Frequent (Daily) 6 Probable (Quite possible) 6 hazardous Disaster (Few fatalities or interruption between 1 & 2 weeks or damage in excess of R10m) 40 activity.
High risk – Immediate correction needed. 201 – 400
hazardous event?)
event Occasional (Weekly) 3 Occasional (Unusual, but possible) 3 Very serious (One fatality or interruption between 2 to 6 days or damage in excess of R1m) 15 Substantial risk – Corrective action 71 – 200
occur?) Unusual (Monthly) Serious (Serious injury or interruption of 1 day or damage in excess of Possible risk
Remotely possible (has R100 000)
2 happened somewhere) 1 7 21 – 70
Rare (Few a year) Important (Temporary disability or interruption between 6 and 24 hours or damage in excess of R10 000) Risk acceptable
1 Improbable (Practically impossible) 0.5 3 Under 20
Noticeable (First aid needed or interruption less than 6 hours or damage in excess of R1000 1
RAW Risk Risk score with Further mitigation needed
With out mitigation mitigation
Hazard Risk S H E Current Controls Residual Risk Controls

Severity Index (S)

(Mitigation) Score Adequate

Probability (P)
ENVIRONMENT

Exposure (E)
Recommendations

Risk score

Risk score
HEALTH
SAFETY

Rating
(E) (P) (S) YES NO

Zone area below as Hoarding boards or no walk area in "keep clear" zone
"keep clear" with Toe boards on scaffold and shade cloth
Debris Falling down below S 6 6 7 252 hoarding. Demolishing 6 1 7 42 YES toolbox talk on throwing done debri
to stop when clean-up
HIGH RISK below required.
SUBSTANTIAL Supervision on daily basis
Lifting Floor Tiles Eye / hand injury S 6 6 3 108 Eye protection and gloves6 3 3 54 YES
RISK
VERY HIGH Constant supervision, proper risk assessment done
Hack out and remove of Hand / eye injury S 6 6 15 540 Eye protection and gloves6 3 7 126 YES
RISK proof of training, ensuring no work below while
workers must wear removing glass
not overloading buckets
Rubble removal from sit injuries to workers, manual handling S 6 6 7 252 gloves lowering 6 3 3 54 YES ropes checked on regular basis
HIGH RISK the rubble with the rope
CEILING & PARTITIONS INSTALLATION
Cuts to hands POSSIBLE Dust masks; Good tools Eye protection in dusty areas
Saw & boarding S 6 6 1 36 6 3 1 18 YES
Dust RISK and work area
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Only competent persons
to conduct electrical work
VERY HIGH COC required from
Unsafe connections Electrocution S H 6 6 15 540 6 1 15 90 YES Section 37.2 agreement with contractor
RISK contractor (even for
temporary installations);
Fire Equipment; Security
Removal of existing ROOF WORKLife Lines to be installed,
roof Competent staff to work on heights
Falling off, falling equipment S 6 3 15 270 HIGH RISKbefore work will 6 3 7 126 YES
structure and adding
commence
new roof PUBLIC SAFETY
Tools and equipment Scaffolding will have toe This will prevent any tool from falling down
VERY HIGH
falling Body injuries and property damage S 6 6 15 540 boards on to prevent tool 6 1 15 90 YES and prevent any struck by.
RISK
from heights from falling

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Risk assessment Committee
Name Sign
GARETH JANUARY
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT DAVID VAN RENSBURG

Approved Sign

Risk rating
Exposure Probability Severity (S) Risk Score (= E x P x S)
(E) (P) The
Classification Rating Classification Rating Classification Ratin Rating Score
(How (The probability of a loss when the hazardous consequences
frequently Continuous 10 event does occur?) Frequent (Happens often) 10 of the Catastrophic (Many fatalities or interruption longer than 2 weeks or damage in excess of R100m) g
100 Very high risk – Discontinue operation or Over 400
does the Frequent (Daily) 6 Probable (Quite possible) 6 hazardous Disaster (Few fatalities or interruption between 1 & 2 weeks or damage in excess of R10m) 40 activity.
High risk – Immediate correction needed. 201 – 400
hazardous event?)
event Occasional (Weekly) 3 Occasional (Unusual, but possible) 3 Very serious (One fatality or interruption between 2 to 6 days or damage in excess of R1m) 15 Substantial risk – Corrective action 71 – 200
occur?) Unusual (Monthly) Serious (Serious injury or interruption of 1 day or damage in excess of Possible risk
Remotely possible (has R100 000)
2 happened somewhere) 1 7 21 – 70
Rare (Few a year) Important (Temporary disability or interruption between 6 and 24 hours or damage in excess of R10 000) Risk acceptable
1 Improbable (Practically impossible) 0.5 3 Under 20
Noticeable (First aid needed or interruption less than 6 hours or damage in excess of R1000 1
RAW Risk Risk score with Further mitigation needed
With out mitigation mitigation
Hazard Risk S H E Current Controls Residual Risk Controls

Severity Index (S)

(Mitigation) Score Adequate

Probability (P)
ENVIRONMENT

Exposure (E)
Recommendations

Risk score

Risk score
HEALTH
SAFETY

Plant or equipment
outside
construction area
Handling chemicals
substances / cement
powder e.g.
Storage of chemical
substances
Placing containers
Carpentry work when
stores /
Hoarding
rest areasand fencing - Injuries from hand tools, timber.
created
hand tools, fencing,
boarding
Fit windows
Working in confined
claustrophobia
space
Remove Waterproofing Hand Tools defective
on existing roof Hand injuries
Rating
(E) (P) (S) YES NO
Construction area will be Hoarding and shade cloths
VERY HIGH
Public Injuries, big law suits S 6 6 15 540 cordoned of from the 6 1 15 90 YES signs
RISK
public.
PLASTERING
Dust masks; Increase Yearly Medicals
SUBSTANTIAL ventilation where
Irritation to skin, lungs H 6 3 7 126 6 3 3 54 YES
RISK possible (open doors /
windows)
Mixing bins; Storage MSDS available in safety file
Environmental damage (spillage) ; POSSIBLE
E 3 3 7 63 planned for; 3 3 3 27 YES
Fire RISK
Fire Extinguishers
SITE ESTABLISHMENT
Load tests. Maintenance section 37.2 agreements signed with sub contractor
Failure of lifting mechanism resulting compentency of operators
POSSIBLE records. Method
in serious injury or death or property S 1 3 15 45 1 3 7 21 YES supervision
RISK Statement, location
damage.
planned.
Experienced personnel.
RISK Supervision
S 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 YES
ACCEPTABLE Gloves and eye
RISK protection if and where
S 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 YES Supervision
ACCEPTABLE possible.
WINDOWS
POSSIBLE Ensure all personal has been notified of working with
Cuts from glass or frames S 3 3 7 63 Overalls, gloves, eye prote3 3 7 63 YES
RISK windows
ALTERATIONS
RISK Permits to be completed and signed, copy with
H 2 1 1 2 Confined space work perm2 1 1 2 YES
ACCEPTABLE Correct tools and PPE person and in safety file
RISK Supervision
S 3 3 1 9 for 3 3 1 9 YES
ACCEPTABLE
removing waterproofing
MOBILE CRANE

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Risk assessment Committee
Name Sign
GARETH JANUARY
BASELINE RISK ASSESSMENT DAVID VAN RENSBURG

Approved Sign

Risk rating
Exposure Probability Severity (S) Risk Score (= E x P x S)
(E) (P) The
Classification Rating Classification Rating Classification Ratin Rating Score
(How (The probability of a loss when the hazardous consequences
frequently Continuous 10 event does occur?) Frequent (Happens often) 10 of the Catastrophic (Many fatalities or interruption longer than 2 weeks or damage in excess of R100m) g
100 Very high risk – Discontinue operation or Over 400
does the Frequent (Daily) 6 Probable (Quite possible) 6 hazardous Disaster (Few fatalities or interruption between 1 & 2 weeks or damage in excess of R10m) 40 activity.
High risk – Immediate correction needed. 201 – 400
hazardous event?)
event Occasional (Weekly) 3 Occasional (Unusual, but possible) 3 Very serious (One fatality or interruption between 2 to 6 days or damage in excess of R1m) 15 Substantial risk – Corrective action 71 – 200
occur?) Unusual (Monthly) Serious (Serious injury or interruption of 1 day or damage in excess of Possible risk
Remotely possible (has R100 000)
2 happened somewhere) 1 7 21 – 70
Rare (Few a year) Important (Temporary disability or interruption between 6 and 24 hours or damage in excess of R10 000) Risk acceptable
1 Improbable (Practically impossible) 0.5 3 Under 20
Noticeable (First aid needed or interruption less than 6 hours or damage in excess of R1000 1
RAW Risk Risk score with Further mitigation needed
With out mitigation mitigation
Hazard Risk S H E Current Controls Residual Risk Controls

Severity Index (S)

(Mitigation) Score Adequate

Probability (P)
ENVIRONMENT

Exposure (E)
Recommendations

Risk score

Risk score
HEALTH
SAFETY

Rating
(E) (P) (S) YES NO

Using unsafe crane
Competent driver, Proof ensure induction done, daily checklist is signed by all
of training parties
SUBSTANTIAL Proof of medical, daily Safety documents in place
Serious injury or damage S H 3 3 15 135 3 3 7 63 YES Construction Regulation 21 & Driven Machinery
RISK checklist
Mandatory Agreement Regulation 18 must be followed at all times
signed

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 Risk Score
Exposure (E)
(How Classification Rating
frequently does
the hazardous Continuous 10
event occur?) Frequent (Daily) 6
Occasional (Weekly) 3
Unusual (Monthly) 2
Rare (Few a year) 1
Probability (P)
(The Classification Rating
probability of a
loss when the Frequent (Happens often) 10
hazardous event Probable (Quite possible) 6
does occur?)
Occasional (Unusual, but possible) 3
Remotely possible (has happened somewhere) 1
Improbable (Practically impossible) 0.5
Severity (S)
(The Classification Rating
consequences of
the hazardous Catastrophic (Many fatalities or interruption longer than 2 weeks or damage in excess of R100m) 100
event?) Disaster (Few fatalities or interruption between 1 & 2 weeks or damage in excess of R10m) 40
Very serious (One fatality or interruption between 2 to 6 days or damage in excess of R1m) 15
Serious (Serious injury or interruption of 1 day or damage in excess of R100 000) 7
Important (Temporary disability or interruption between 6 and 24 hours or damage in excess of R10 000) 3
Noticeable (First aid needed or interruption less than 6 hours or damage in excess of R1000 1
Risk Score (= E x P x S)
Classification Score
Very high risk – Discontinue operation or activity. Over 400
High risk – Immediate correction needed. 201 – 400
Substantial risk – Corrective action 71 – 200
Possible risk 21 – 70
Risk acceptable Under 20