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Attachment 3: Environmental Risk Assessment
The Environmental Risk Rating of an identified impact is measured in terms of consequence
(severity) and likelihood (probability) of the event happening.


Risk Assessment table
       Consequence or Impact of Hazard               Risk Level   A   P   U        Likelihood/             Risk Rating
                                                                                   Probability
H - Significant detrimental environmental impact,     H = High    1   1   2   A = Almost certain        1 = Immediate
potential death, permanent or long term disability                            could happen at any       action is required
or illness,                                                                   time
M - Short term environmental impact, potential         M=         1   2   3   P = Possible risk could   2 =Control the
temporary disability or illness requiring medical     Medium                  happen occasionally       risks/ hazards
attention                                                                                               a.s.a.p.
L - Minimal environmental impact, potential minor     L = Low     2   3   3   U = Unlikely may          3 =Control risks
injury requiring first aid                                                    happen rarely             with routine
                                                                                                        procedures


Risk Control
Eliminate – ‘Design out’ the hazard when new materials,
equipment and work systems are being purchased for the site;
Substitute - Substitute less hazardous materials, equipment or
substances;
Isolate – separate the environment/workers from hazards using
barriers, enclosing noisy equipment;
Engineering – use engineering controls to reduce the risks.
Make sure that appropriate environmental controls are
available and used correctly;
Administrative – Minimise the risk by adopting safe and
environmentally appropriate working practices or providing
appropriate training, instruction or information;
Personal Protective Equipment – Make sure that appropriate
PPE is available and used correctly.




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