Risk Rating Matrix

This document explains the concept of risk rating matrix and provides examples of likelihood and consequence ratings. It also includes a risk register with identified hazards, initial risk ratings, controls, and revised risk ratings.

Risk Rating Matrix
Likelihood Consequence
Insignificant
1
Minor
2
Moderate
3
Major
4
Severe
5
A
(Almost
certain)
High High Very High Very High Very High
B
(Likely)
Moderate High High Very High Very High
C
(Possible)
Low Moderate High Very High Very High
D
(Unlikely)
Low Low Moderate High Very High
E
(Rare)
Low Low Moderate High High
Source: AS/NZS 31000 Risk Management

Likelihood Consequence
1. Almost
Certain
Is expected to occur in most
circumstances
1.
Insignifican
t
Injuries not requiring first aid
2. Likely Will probably occur in most
circumstances
2. Minor First aid required
3. Possible Could occur at some time 3. Moderate Medical treatment required
4. Unlikely Not likely to occur in normal
circumstances
4. Major Hospital admission required
5. Rare May occur only in exceptional
circumstances
5. Severe Death or permanent disability to one or
more persons

Risk Register (3.1) refer to Learner Guide 2 for assistance
Hazard
Date
Identifie
d
Initial Risk
Rating Priorit
y level
Controls (include type)
Identify the recommended control
and specify where it sits in the
Hierarchy of control. e.g., remove
box (elimination)
Revised
Risk Rating
(after controls
applied) Priorit
y LevelRe
f
No
Description Risk
associated L C R L C R
1
The
entrance
gate of the
kitchen is
blocked by a
Large trolley
rack
Employee
can be
injured by
stuck by the
trolley rack
or can be
fall on
ground
15/03/20
19 3 1 3
5 Removing the trolley from the
passage and placing it in a
suitable ad safe position.
1 1 1
6
2
Displaced
floor made
the floor
uneven and
risky for
walking
Anyone can
trip and fall
due by
stuck his or
her foot
within
uneven
plane
17/03/20
19 2 2 4
4 The gap between two carpet
should be filled by any soft
material or hazard sign is
needed
1 2 2
6

3
Emergency
Exit food is
blocked by a
dangerously
placed
metallic
equipment
During
emergency
additional
injuries can
cause by
this
obstacle
21/03/20
19 1 2 2
6
Removing the metallic
objet from the front of the
emergency gate and placing
the object in a safe and
secured place.
1 1 1
7
4
A large
tray is
placed over
the top of a
furniture
dangerously
beside the
boardroom
The
half
hanging
tray can fall
on head
and can
cause
serious
injury
23/03/20
19 2 3 6
3 Removing the tray from the
top of the furniture and
placing it in a flat ground to
avoid accident
1 1 1
6
5
The
unassembled
furniture are
placed in
scattered
way
Anyone can
trip off or
injured by
sharp edge
of the
materials
27/03/20
19 3 4 12
1 The scattered furniture should
be properly assembled and
placed safely.
2 2 4
5
6 Gap in
ceiling layer The 28/03/20 2 The ceiling plate should be 5

is making
the ceiling
plate lose
and
dangerous
misplaced
ceiling
plate can
be fall on
anyone’s
head
causing
physical
injury
19 4 2 8 placed properly so that it
could not fall off and cause
physical harm
2 1 2
7
Electrical
wires are
scattered
over the
floor
dangerously
Anyone can
trip over
causing
physical
injury or
can
experience
electrical
shock
1/04/201
9 4 1 4
4 The electrical wires should be
concealed through using fibre
plating
2 1 2
5
8
The
signboard is
placed
bellow the
safe height
Anyone can
be injured
from the
sharp age
of the sign
board
6/04/201
9
2 3 6 3 Removing the signboard from
its position and putting the
signboard at a safe height
1 2 2 4

9
A broken
door is
placed on
the wall
The door
can fall on
any office
employee
during
work hours
13/04/20
19
3 1 3 5 Removing the door from the
current place and placing the
object in a safe and secured
place.
2 1 2 6
10
A metal
ladder is
placed in
front of store
room
entrance
Anyone can
trip off or
injured by
sharp edge
of the
materials
25/04/20
19
2 1 2 6 Removing the metal ladder from
the current place and placing the
object in a safe and secured
place.
1 1 1 7
Risk Register
completed
by:
Checke
d by: Date:
Priority Levels: 1 – Immediate, 2 – Action within one month, 3 – Action within six months, 4 – Review at next assessment

FOR BOTH ASSESSOR AND CANDIDATE:
Checklist – Do the risk register meet the following
requirements?
Y/N
1. Includes all hazards indicated in the hazard
identification form.
Y
2. Risks associated with the hazards found in the
organisation were identified.
Y
3. Each risk shows a logical correlation to its associated
hazard.
Y
4. The treatment plan demonstrates the application of
hierarchy of controls.
Y
5. Both initial risk rating and revised risk rating have been
determined for each hazard.
Y
6. All cells in the table have been filled in. Y
7. The risk register was consulted with relevant
stakeholders and logged in the Consultation Log.
Y