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Risk Assessment Matrix

Business Name: [BUSINESS NAME] Date of Assessment: [DATE] Assessor Name: [ASSESSOR NAME] Location/Worksite: [LOCATION]

Risk Rating Key

LikelihoodDescriptionConsequenceDescriptionRisk ScoreRisk Rating
1Rare1Insignificant1-2Low
2Unlikely2Minor3-6Medium
3Possible3Moderate8-12High
4Likely4Major16-25Extreme
5Certain5Catastrophic

Hazard Assessment Table

Hazard DescriptionWho is at risk?Likelihood (1-5)Consequence (1-5)Risk ScoreInitial Risk RatingControl Measures (Hierarchy of Control)Residual LikelihoodResidual ConsequenceResidual Risk ScoreResidual Risk Rating
[EXAMPLE: Use of angle grinder]Workers, Public[SCORE][SCORE][CALCULATE][RATING][e.g., Use protective guard, wear safety glasses][SCORE][SCORE][CALCULATE][RATING]
[ENTER HAZARD][ENTER WHO][SCORE][SCORE][CALCULATE][RATING][ENTER CONTROLS][SCORE][SCORE][CALCULATE][RATING]
[ENTER HAZARD][ENTER WHO][SCORE][SCORE][CALCULATE][RATING][ENTER CONTROLS][SCORE][SCORE][CALCULATE][RATING]
[ENTER HAZARD][ENTER WHO][SCORE][SCORE][CALCULATE][RATING][ENTER CONTROLS][SCORE][SCORE][CALCULATE][RATING]

Hierarchy of Controls Reference

  1. Elimination - Physically remove the hazard
  2. Substitution - Replace the hazard
  3. Isolation - Isolate people from the hazard
  4. Engineering Controls - Change the way people work
  5. Administrative Controls - Change the way people work
  6. PPE - Protect the worker with Personal Protective Equipment

Assessor Signature: __________________________

Date: __________________________

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About this Template

Part of the Risk Assessment Matrix document collection

Document Type

Risk Assessment Matrix

A Risk Assessment Matrix is a visual tool used by Australian businesses and tradespeople to evaluate workplace safety hazards by rating the likelihood and severity of potential risks.

Complexity

moderate

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