Risk Ratings and Assessment

AS/NZS 4360:2004 – Risk Consequence, Likelihood & Matrix Table

Likelihood Category Description

Almost Certain A The event is expected to occur in most circumstances

Likely B The event will probably occur in most circumstances

Possible C The event should occur at some time

Unlikely D The event could occur at some time

Rare E The event may occur only in exceptional circumstances

Risk Category Description

Catastrophic 5 The consequence of risk would threaten the event and the event organisation

e.g. death, extreme financial loss.

Major 4 The consequence or risk would threaten the continued effective functioning

of the event organisation and therefore the event e.g. major financial loss, important external resources required.

Moderate3The consequence of risk would not threaten the event, but would mean that

the event would be subject to manageable changes e.g. high financial loss, medical treatment required.

Minor 2 The consequence of risk would not threaten the efficiency or effectiveness of

some aspects of the event, but would be dealt with internally e.g. medium financial loss, first aid treatment.

Insignificant 1 Consequence would be dealt with by routine operations, e.g. minor inconvenience, no injuries, no financial loss.

RATING / CONSEQUENCE
LIKELIHOOD / Insignificant / Minor / Moderate / Major / Catastrophic
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Almost Certain (expected) / A / Medium / High / High / Very High / Very High
Likely (probably) / B / Medium / Medium / High / High / Very High
Possible (should sometime) / C / Low / Medium / High / High / High
Unlikely (could) / D / Low / Low / Medium / Medium / High
Rare (unlikely) / E / Low / Low / Medium / Medium / High

SAMPLE RISK ASSESSMENT

Compiled by: / Phone: / Email:
Event: / Event Date: / Event Manager:
Hazard / Risk / Controls / Rating / Accept/
Reject / FurtherControls if rejected / Rating / Accept/
Reject / Owner / Done
Alcohol / Patrons are intoxicated.
Alcohol served to minors, intoxicated patrons or non-event patrons.
Negative effects of alcohol, such as dehydration, potential medical concerns or crowd disturbances or violence. / All service staff are RSA qualified.
Plastic cups used in large-scale public events to lessen risk of injury and ensure compliance with liquor licensing.
Safety notice in program about appropriate use of alcohol and attitudes to drink-driving.
Reputable Security Company patrolling event for service compliance and inappropriate behavior. / C4
HIGH / R / Develop media response plan / C4
HIGH / A / Licensee
Security
Event Organiser
Food / Food poisoning.
Patrons perceive food as bad quality or not good value.
Food is not as advertised. / Stallholders have food handling certificates, all appropriate permits and food safety supervisor.
Food offering is agreed with MFW prior to event and/ or marketing collateral goes to print. / C5
HIGH / R / Develop media response plan / C5
HIGH / A / Stallholder/ Caterer
Event Organiser
Extreme weather, Storm / Interruption or cancellation of event
Damage or illness to patrons, participants or contractors / Event crew briefed to follow weather and emergency response plan. / D5
HIGH /
R / Implement ticket refund plan
Develop media response plan / D5
HIGH /
A / Event Organiser
Flooding / Water-logged areas that prevent patron access to event activities, stalls, thoroughfares and egress ways.
Water damage to assets. / Consultation with venue management to determine site layout avoiding wet-spots.
Contingency site layout to move stalls in response to flooded areas.
Contingency order of flooring and sawdust to respond to heavy rainfall or low-level flooding.
Weather monitoring prior to and during event.
Event crew briefed to follow weather response plan. / C4
HIGH /
R / Implement ticket refund plan
Develop media response plan / D5
HIGH /
A / Event Organiser
Extreme Heat / Food and beverages not maintained at the ideal or safe temperature.
Patrons, crew, stallholders and/or performers inflicted with heat stroke.
Patrons lack of enjoyment of event. / Sufficient shade and drinking water is available.
Weather monitoring prior to and during event.
Level 2 First Aid available.
Event crew briefed to follow weather response plan.
Sufficient refrigeration equipment provided for food and drink stalls.
Stallholders to maintain Safe Food Handling principles. / B2
MED / A / Food Safety Supervisors
Event Organiser

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