Appendix 3 Risk Analysis
Appendix Three
Risk Matrix, Consequence And Likelihood Tables
Risk Matrix
The following risk matrix is used in this document, however there are several variations on this matrix that can be found in the literature. It does not matter which matrix you use as long as you consistently use the same matrix.
CONSEQUENCE
LIKELIHOOD
Insignificant
Minor (2)
Moderate (3)
Major (4)
Extreme (5)
(1)
Rare (1)
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Unlikely (2)
Low
Low
Low
Medium
Medium
Possible (3)
Low
Low
Medium
Medium
Medium
Likely (4)
Low
Medium
Medium
High
High
Almost certain
Low
Medium
Medium
High
Extreme
(5)
Likelihood Table
The following can be used …show more content…
The applicability of the operational definitions of each category of consequence will vary in different
Community Health Service and program areas and thus is recommended as a guide only.
Level & descriptor Health
Impacts
Insignificant
(1)
First aid or equivalent only
Minor
Risk Matrix, Consequence And Likelihood Tables
Risk Matrix
The following risk matrix is used in this document, however there are several variations on this matrix that can be found in the literature. It does not matter which matrix you use as long as you consistently use the same matrix.
CONSEQUENCE
LIKELIHOOD
Insignificant
Minor (2)
Moderate (3)
Major (4)
Extreme (5)
(1)
Rare (1)
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Unlikely (2)
Low
Low
Low
Medium
Medium
Possible (3)
Low
Low
Medium
Medium
Medium
Likely (4)
Low
Medium
Medium
High
High
Almost certain
Low
Medium
Medium
High
Extreme
(5)
Likelihood Table
The following can be used …show more content…
The applicability of the operational definitions of each category of consequence will vary in different
Community Health Service and program areas and thus is recommended as a guide only.
Level & descriptor Health
Impacts
Insignificant
(1)
First aid or equivalent only
Minor