Risk Assessment Matrix and Template for Catering, Trading & Activities
Please use the colour coded matrix below to complete the Risk Assessment on page 2. Think
really carefully about what could go wrong and how you’ll manage risk – covering load in,
set up, during the event and the load out.
Risk Rating
Matrix
Likelihood
Exposure
Likely/
probable
Some
Exposure
Likely
5
10
15
20
25
4
8
12
16
20
Possible
3
6
9
12
15
Unlikely
2
4
6
8
10
Highly
Unlikely
1
2
3
4
5
Slight/
Superficial
Injury
Over 3
day
Injury/
Lost
time
injury
Major
Injury
Permanent
Disability
Fatality/
Multiple
Major
Injuries
Severity
8 - 10 High
Review if process or
circumstances change
Consider using controls that minimise reliance on PPE & Procedures. Use
additional training, supervision and monitoring controls
Examine the process, and agree a schedule for completing any
actions. Closely monitor effectiveness of controls
12 - 25
Unaccceptable
Cease work until effective action is
taken to lower risk.
1 - 3 Low
4 - 6 Acceptable
EVENT RISKS FOR :
Risk Identified
To Whom
Risk Level if
Unmanaged
Gazebo
General
Public,
contractors
and event
staff
Medium
a)
Likelihood 2 x
Severity 3
=6
b)
(Potential
collapse and
Fire hazard)
Risk Management Measures
c)
Extreme weather
conditions
(High wind
resulting in
structure
collapse)
Lightning/torrentia
l rain
General
Public and
event staff
and
performers
High
a)
Likelihood 3 x
Severity 5
= 15
b)
.
Managed Level
all gazebos will be installed by
gazebo owner who will inspect them
once erected.
Owner will ensure they are properly
fixed to the ground.
Gazebos are flame retardant and
have fire extinguishers located
nearby.
Low
Event staff will regularly monitor
weather forecasts.
In extreme conditions it may be
necessary to consider
postponement or total
abandonment of the event
Medium
Likelihood 1
x Severity 3
=3
Likelihood 1
x Severity 5
=5