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Step 2 - Initial Risk Rating

In Step 2 you rate the risk before any control measures are in place. Pick how likely the hazard is to happen and how severe the harm would be. SafetyPlan.io works out the rating for you.

The Initial Risk Rating matrix with a likelihood, a severity and the resulting rating highlighted

How to rate

  1. Choose a Likelihood: Very Unlikely (1), Unlikely (2), Possible (3), Likely (4) or Probable (5).
  2. Choose a Severity: Negligible (1), Minor (2), Moderate (3), Serious (4) or Major (5).
  3. The Rating (likelihood × severity) is outlined on the matrix, from 1 to 25.
  4. Click Save & Continue.

Hover over the ⓘ next to any option to see what it means, with an example.

Tooltip explaining the Likely rating

Animation of selecting a likelihood and severity and the rating updating

What the ratings mean

The colours on the matrix show how serious the risk is. The bands are broadly in line with BS 8800:

Rating Risk level
20–25 Substantial
10–16 Moderate
5–9 Tolerable
1–4 Trivial

Next: Step 3 - Control Measures · Related: BS 8800