Operational risk assessment In Respect Of : For Example: Low Risk Travel
We have provided an example of how to complete the compliance section of the form, you will need to consider the risks and how to reduce them to an acceptable level until the
form is complete.
By:
Date:
Date created
Last reviewed
Review cycle
Next renewal due on or by
Annually
This is what we aim to achieve
These are the areas we worry about
This is what could happen if things go
wrong
This is what we are doing to stop it
going wrong
Risk Level
H, M, L
1
Compliance - For example: 1) We
meet all legal, contractual and
University obligations. 2) All
travellers to complete online
travel application to obtain travel
insurance 3)The third party
participants within the travel
arrangements are met at the
distinations and times agreed
prior to the trip. 4) Abide by the
law of the host country at all
times 5)Abide by the Bribery &
Corruption Act 2010
For example: 1) Member of staff or
post graduate travelling without
insurance, no insurance in place in
case of emergency 2)Contravention of
the law ethics or customs of the
country or organisation being visited.
For example 1)Traveller could have a
travel claim and not be insured, . 2)
Traveller could be arrested within the
country, refused entry or deported
3)Traveller could be asked to leave the
premises or could lead to an
uncomfortable visit.
For example: 1) Follow procedure for
planning and risk assessing
countries/facilities to be visited. 2) Sign
off risk assessment and retain evidence
of planning undertaken.
M
2
Financial: We remain within
budget, assets are secure
3
Publicity/reputation: Our
reputation is enhanced by this
activity
4
Service provision: We are able to
complete this activity on time and
our normal services are not
adversely affected by this activity
Has this reduced Additional measures
the risk to an
acceptable level?
ID
Y
This will vary from one risk to
another.
H&S Safety of participants and third
parties is ensured
6
Student experience: Our students
have a positive experience from this
activity. (Applies to staff equally)
Risk calculator - use the following as a guide to determining the level of risk
Risk category
What would happen
Why
Death, serious injury
Serious non-compliance with law/regulations/contract terms
High (H)
Activity has to cease
Level of reputation damage, including serious complaint from student(s)
Level of financial loss (> 20% budget)
Injury but contained to one person and not serious
Medium (M)
Activity adversely affected - may be
curtailed or still completes
Breach of law/regulations/contract terms or University policy identified but not serious
Reputation damage but short term and not serious, including complaints from student(s)
Financial loss but this can be met by department or College (between 5% and 19% of budget)
Minor injury e.g. cuts, bruises
University policy not followed but not subject to disciplinary
Low (L)
Activity completes but not all desired
outcomes achieved
Minor damage to reputation
Minor complaint(s) from students
Budget overspend but met by department only (< 5% of budget)