RISK RATING MATRIX (QUALITATIVE)

1.

Likelihood (Probability and indicative frequency of exposure)

Descriptor

Rating

Eliminated

Risk eliminated

Unlikely

May occur, but only in exceptional circumstances

Possible

Might occur at some time.

Likely

Will probably occur in most circumstances.

Almost
certain

Is expected to occur in most circumstances.

Certain

Is expected to occur in all circumstances.

2.
Descriptor

Description

Consequence (Likely outcome of exposure)

Rating

Description
No injuries, bruising, temporary rash / irritation, low
financial loss. Dealt with by KC staff member on site, no
environmental damage.
First aid treatment, outside assistance considered and
possible, irritation, cuts and bruises, minor burns,
fractures, discomfort, nausea, on-site release
immediately contained and minor financial loss.
Medical treatment and evacuation required,
unconsciousness, medium financial loss, some
environmental damage.

Minor

Important

Serious

Major

Extensive injuries, permanent disability, major financial

loss.

Catastrophi
c

Death, huge financial loss.

Likelihood of
Loss/Injury

Consequence of
Severity

Consequence of
Severity

Controls implemented to reduce the likelihood of risk, (as far as is practicable).

PRE-ACTIVITY:
- Students will be made fully aware of the importance of staying with the group
- Students will bring whistles for emergencies (if they do get lost)
- Students will be taught that they must stay as one cohesive group, only walk as fast as
your slowest walker
2

SEPERATION
FROM GROUP

Likelihood of
Loss/Injury

Hazard
Description

IN CASE OF SEPERATION:
- Students will blow on whistle and stay where they are
- When the group notices a member is missing they will backtrack to said members last
known location
- Communication between group members is vital in maintaining each members
whereabouts at all times

IN CASE OF BREAK/FRACTURE:
- Group will walk at a regulated pace
- Difficult terrain will be judged and handled accordingly with each member either
confirming or raising awareness that they are able or unable to navigate said terrain
- Students have been taught First-Aid and will know the correct procedure to deal with a
break or fracture

Consequence of
Severity

PRE-ACTIVITY:
- Appropriate equipment lists will be provided before camp to ensure each member has
satisfactory footwear
- Each member will be trained to have proficient first-aid skills as to know what do in case
of broken or fractured bone

Controls implemented to reduce the likelihood of risk, (as far as is practicable).

Likelihood of
Loss/Injury

Consequence of
Severity

BROKEN/FRACT
URED BONE

Likelihood of
Loss/Injury

Hazard
Description

Consequence of
Severity
5

PRE-ACTIVITY:
- Every student will be checked to see if they know how to swim and are proficient in it
- Each student will have undertaken the Surf and Pool Bronze medallion and is therefore
proficient and confident in administering CPR
IN CASE OF DROWNING:
- Before swimming/crossing in water the group will have a conversation about the safety of
doing so and deem whether or not it is safe to do so
- CPR and appropriate First-Aid will be administered to casualty

Controls implemented to reduce the likelihood of risk, (as far as is practicable).

Likelihood of
Loss/Injury

Consequence of
Severity

DROWNING

Likelihood of
Loss/Injury

Hazard
Description

Consequence of
Severity
3

PRE-ACTIVITY:
- Staff and students will be made fully aware of all pre-existing medical conditions of all
students, this includes allergies
- Correct actions will be implemented according to medical conditions, menus changed,
medication taken
- Students and Staff will be briefed on how to handle each Medical Emergency in a first-ad
course
IN CASE OF MEDICAL EMERGENCY:
- Correct actions will be implemented according to type of emergency
ALLERGIC REACTION: Epi-Pen administered, Anti-Inflammatory ingested
ASTHMA ATTACK: Ventolin administered, group will stop walking

Controls implemented to reduce the likelihood of risk, (as far as is practicable).

Likelihood of
Loss/Injury

Consequence of
Severity

PRE-EXISTING
MEDICAL
EMERGENCY

Likelihood of
Loss/Injury

Hazard
Description

Students and OED staff will discuss appropriate options and solutions
Students and OED staff will hike away from the fire (in the opposite direction its traveling
if possible
If serious, students will hike to the nearest rocky outcrop or water source and wait until its
passed satellite phone will be used to contact help in this situation.

Consequence of
Severity

PRE-ACTIVITY:
- Students and OED staff will check weather reports and fire risks before leaving
- Students will make an appropriate plan in the case of a big bush fire (places to hike-out)
- Students and OED staff will carry appropriate first aid
- Students will be debriefed of the plan during a catastrophic fire
IN CASE OF FIRE:

Controls implemented to reduce the likelihood of risk, (as far as is practicable).

Likelihood of
Loss/Injury

Consequence of
Severity

BUSHFIRE

Likelihood of
Loss/Injury

Hazard
Description