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The Risk Assessment Matrix Bringing It To Life

The Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM) What? A tool that helps assess risks Why? A good appreciation of the HSE risks helps improve safety How? By learning how to apply RAM properly and frequently By appreciating you role in managing the HSE risks to ALARP* level * ALARP – As Low As Reasonably Practicable

The Risk Assessment Matrix Identify what could go seriously wrong Write one scenario per hexagon (4- 6 per person) Organise them on a flipchart Consider consequences and assign a severity of 0-5 on: People Assets Environment Reputation

Estimate the likelihood: Never heard of in the Industry (A) Heard of in the Industry (B) Has happened in our Organisation or more than once per year in the Industry (C) Has happened at the Location or more than once per year in our Organisation (D) Has happened more than once per year at the Location (E) Place magnet/sticker on the RAM Challenge

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