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Risk Assessment Matrix

The document provides a risk assessment matrix for campus activities and student organizations. It defines levels of probability that an event could go wrong from frequent to unlikely. It also defines levels of severity from catastrophic to negligible. The matrix is used to assess risk level from extremely high to low. Risk management strategies can then be applied to activities to potentially reduce their risk level. The document is intended as an educational tool to help students plan events safely and reduce risks.

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Risk Assessment Matrix

The document provides a risk assessment matrix for campus activities and student organizations. It defines levels of probability that an event could go wrong from frequent to unlikely. It also defines levels of severity from catastrophic to negligible. The matrix is used to assess risk level from extremely high to low. Risk management strategies can then be applied to activities to potentially reduce their risk level. The document is intended as an educational tool to help students plan events safely and reduce risks.

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Risk Assessment Matrix

Campus Activities & Student Organizations

PROBABILITY THAT SOMETHING WILL GO WRONG


FREQUENT Likely to occur immediately or in a short period of time; expected to occur frequently LIKELY Quite likely to occur in time OCCASIONAL May occur in time SELDOM Not likely to occur but possible UNLIKELY Unlikely to occur

E
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Category

List all aspects of your event actiivities on back page. Identify risk associated with each activity. Be sure to think broadly about potential risk. Use the matrix to determine the level of risk associated with each activity before applying any risk management strategies. Brainstorm methods to manage risks. Find strategies you can apply to reduce the severity of the risk and the probability that something will go wrong. Use the matrix to re-assess the activities, now that you have applied risk management strategies. Determine if you have reached an acceptable level of risk by applying risk management strategies. Consider modifying or eliminating activities that have unreasonable risk associated with them. Remember to consider how the activity relates to the mission & purpose of your organization.
CATASTROPHIC May result in death

E E H M

E H M L

H H M L

H M L L

M L L L

SEVERITY OF RISK

CRITICAL May cause severe injury, major property damage, significant financial loss, and/or result in negative publicity for the organization and/or institution MARGINAL May cause minor injury, illness, property damage, financial loss and/or result in negative publicity for the organization and/or the institution

This form has been provided as an educational tool to help student leaders to develop a process for identifying and discussing potential risk issues. This form is intended for use as part of a larger event planning discussion on risk management. It is not designed to take the place of a careful review of applicable rules, policies, and laws, or discussion with an advisor. Completion of this form does not imply approval or authorization of your event by Texas State University - San Marcos. For more information on risk management and event planning, please contact Campus Activities & Student Organizations at (512) 245-3219.

NEGLIGIBLE Hazard presents a minimal threat to safety, health and well-being of participants; trivial.

RISK DEFINITIONS

Many events, without proper planning, can have unreasonable levels of risk. However, by applying risk management strategies, you can reduce the risk to an acceptable level. Activities in this category contain unacceptable levels of risk, including catastrophic and critical injuries that are highly likely to occur. Organizations should consider whether they should eliminate or modify activities that still have an E rating after applying all reasonable risk management strategies.

E H M L

Extremely High Risk

High Risk

Activities in this category contain potentially serious risks that are likely to occur. Application of proactive risk management strategies to reduce the risk is advised. Organizations should consider ways to modify or eliminate unacceptable risks.

Campus Activities & Student Organizations LBJ Student Center 4-11.1 601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666-4616 office: 512.245.3219

Moderate Risk

Activities in this category contain some level of risk that is unlikely to occur. Organizations should consider what can be done to manage the risk to prevent any negative outcomes.

Low Risk

Activities in this category contain minimal risk and are unlikely to occur. Organizations can proceed with these activities as planned.

This Risk Assessment Worksheet was created using ideas from: The University of Texas, Texas A & M University, Jacobs Engineering, U.S. Marine Corps, and Kaiser Permanente.

MANAGING RISK WORKSHEET


Be sure to list all aspects of your even, both risky and less risky. Some examples include: driving, sports / recreation, collecting money, large events, outdoor events, meetings on campus, concerts, etc. Think through all the things that could go wrong, including worst-case scenarios. Consider what your organization could do to manage the risk & bring it to a reasonable level.

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