Information

  • Name of Project

  • Conducted On

  • Prepared By

  • Location
  • Refer to the table below when completing this 5x5 risk matrix template.

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Risk Matrix: Probability

  • Probability of Risk

  • Unlikely to happen and/or have minor or negligible consequences. Okay to go ahead.

  • Possible this could happen and/or to have moderate consequences. May go ahead but preferably reduce risk.

  • Likely to happen and/or to have serious consequences. Do not allow transaction until risk reduced.

  • Almost sure to happen and/or to have major consequences. Do not allow transaction to occur or reduce the risk to acceptable level.

  • Sure to happen and/or have major consequences. Do not allow transaction, change, or operations.

Risk Matrix: Impact

  • Impact of Risk

  • Won’t cause serious injuries or illnesses

  • Can cause injuries or illnesses, only to a mild extent

  • Can cause injuries or illnesses that may require medical attention but limited treatment

  • Can cause irreversible injuries or illnesses that require constant medical attention

  • Can result to fatality

Risk Matrix: Level of Risk

  • Multiply the value of Probability with the value of Impact to get this score.

  • Risk Level

  • Acceptable: no further action required, but ensure controls are maintained

  • Adequate: consider for further analysis

  • Tolerable: review in a timely manner to carry out improvement strategies

  • Unacceptable: cease activities and endorse immediate action

Completion

  • Recommendation

  • Sign-off

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