SAFETY RISK RUBRIC

The Safety Risk Rubric is a critical tool utilized by [Your Company Name] to assess and manage safety risks within the organization. This document provides a structured approach to identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential hazards that could affect employees, customers, and business operations.

Scope

This rubric applies to all departments and operations within [Your Company Name], encompassing all forms of risks including physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards.

Risk Identification

Risk Category	Description	Examples
Physical	Risks associated with the physical work environment	Slips, trips, falls
Chemical	Risks involving hazardous substances	Exposure to toxic chemicals
Biological	Risks from biological sources	Contagious diseases
Ergonomic	Risks related to work posture and repetitive tasks	Musculoskeletal disorders

Risk Assessment

A. Likelihood of Occurrence:

1. Very Low: Rarely occurs

2. Low: May occur occasionally

3. Moderate: Occurs occasionally

4. High: Occurs frequently

5. Very High: Occurs very frequently

B. Severity of Impact:

1. Negligible: No injuries, no work interruption

2. Minor: Minor injuries, minimal work interruption

3. Moderate: Injury requiring medical attention, moderate work interruption

4. Major: Severe injury, significant work interruption

5. Catastrophic: Fatality or permanent disability, shutdown of operations

Risk Matrix

Likelihood / Severity	Negligible	Minor	Moderate	Major	Catastrophic
Very Low	Low Risk	Low	Moderate	High	Very High
Low	Low	Low	Moderate	High	Very High
Moderate	Low	Moderate	High	Very High	Extreme
High	Moderate	High	Very High	Extreme	Extreme
Very High	High	High	Extreme	Extreme	Extreme

Risk Mitigation Strategies

A. Physical Risks:

1. Implementation of anti-slip flooring, proper lighting.

2. Regular safety drills and emergency exit signage.

B. Chemical Risks:

1. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

2. Regular chemical handling training and storage protocols.

C. Biological Risks:

1. Mandatory health screenings and vaccinations.

2. Implementation of hygiene protocols.

D. Ergonomic Risks:

1. Ergonomic assessments of workstations.

2. Provision of ergonomic equipment and regular breaks.

Monitoring and Review

A. Regular safety audits.

B. Employee training sessions bi-annually.

C. Incident reporting system.

Reporting and Documentation

A. All incidents to be reported within [24 hours] to [Your Company Email].

B. Regular safety reports to be compiled and reviewed [quarterly].

This Safety Risk Rubric for [Your Company Name] is subject to periodic review and updates based on changing circumstances and feedback from staff and stakeholders. Adherence to this rubric is mandatory for all employees to ensure a safe and secure working environment.

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