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Risk Matrix

Severity
NEGLIGIBLE MARGINAL CATASTROPHIC
CRITICAL
small/unimportant;
minimal importance; maximum importance;
not likely to have a major serious/important;
has an effect on the could result in disaster/death;
effect on the operation of will affect the operation of
operation of event but will WILL affect the operation of the
the event / no bodily injury the event in a negative way
not affect the event event in a negative way / death,
to requiring minor first aid / suffers serious injuries or
outcome / requires medical dismemberment or serious
injury medical treatment of minors
treatment injury to minors

LOW
This risk has rarely
been a problem and LOW (1) MEDIUM (4) MEDIUM (6) HIGH (10)
never occurred at a
college event of this
nature
Probability

MEDIUM
This risk will MOST
LIKELY occur at this LOW (2) MEDIUM (5) HIGH (8) EXTREME (11)
event

HIGH
This risk WILL occur
at this event, possibly MEDIUM (3) HIGH (7) HIGH (9) EXTREME (12)
multiple times, and
has occurred in the
past

Explanation of Risk Ranking


If the consequences to this event/activity are LOW / MEDIUM, your
LOW MEDIUM group should be OK to proceed with this event/activity. It is advised
that if the activity is MEDIUM, risk mitigation efforts should be made.
If the consequences to this event/activity are HIGH, it is advised that
HIGH you seek additional event planning support.

If the consequences to this event/activity are EXTREME, it is advised


EXTREME that you do not hold this event without prior consultation with Risk
Management
Risk Assessment Table (Sample)
List All Associated Risk(s) Severity Probability Risk Score Method(s) to Manage the
Activities Risk(s) associated with the Level of impact on The chances Risk score, found by Risk
Your activity name activity the trip and of that risk combining impact A list of methods you will use to
students happening and probability on minimize the chances of the risk
the risk matrix happening and/or the resulting
damages of the risk
1. Damaging College 1. Negligible 1. Low 1. Low (1)
property
Playing Chess in
2. Competition sparks 2. Negligible 2. Low 2. Low (1)
Classroom A fighting among
participants
1. Bodily Injury to 1. Critical 1. Low 1. Medium (6) 1. Educate participants regarding
Hiking on participants conditions of activity,
Unsteady Terrain
appropriate footwear and
with Elderly caution against risk of bodily
participants injury due to uneven terrain.
1. Auto Accident 1. Catastrophic 1. Low 1. High (10) 1. Ensure Drivers are
Traveling to credentialed, use a College
Boston with vehicle to ensure it is properly
students for a insured, educate passengers on
conference vehicle safety
Risk Assessment Table
List All Associated Risk(s) Severity Probability Risk Score Method(s) to Manage the
Activities Risk(s) associated with the activity Level of impact on The chances Risk score, found by Risk
Your activity name the trip and of that risk combining impact A list of methods you will use to
students happening and probability on minimize the chances of the risk
the risk matrix happening and/or the resulting
damages of the risk
Risk Assessment Table
List All Associated Risk(s) Severity Probability Risk Score Method(s) to Manage the
Activities Risk(s) associated with the activity Level of impact on The chances Risk score, found by Risk
Your activity name the trip and of that risk combining impact A list of methods you will use to
students happening and probability on minimize the chances of the risk
the risk matrix happening and/or the resulting
damages of the risk

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