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Risk quantification model: (See below for an explanation)

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_{A. Risk quantification model:}

A.1 The ‘risk quantification model’ provides an algorithm that can be used to ensure a consistent approach is used for quantifying risks based on a simple matrix of ‘probability of occurrence’ and ‘severity of outcome’. In effect, risk equals probability multiplied by severity, Ri = Pr x Se.

_{Probability (Pr) that an event will occur.}

_{Probability (Pr) Rating Criteria to consider in relation to the hazard being assessed}

1 Where harm will seldom occur.

A hazard is rarely approached and/or is infrequently present in the workplace, e.g. a less than 25% chance that the hazard will be experienced.

2 Where harm will often occur.

A hazard is sometimes approached and/or is frequently present in the workplace, e.g. between a 25% and 75% chance that the hazard will be experienced.

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3 Where it is certain that harm will occur.

A hazard is always approached and/or is permanently present in the workplace, e.g. a greater than 75% chance that the hazard will be experienced.

_{Severity (Se) of the outcome if the event is realised.}

_{Severity (Se) Rating Criteria to consider in relation to the hazard being assessed}

1 Injuries that are unlikely to be reportable under RIDDOR, e.g. superficial or minor first-aid injuries such as minor cuts, bruises, eye irritation, nuisance skin irritation, transient or non persistent coughing etc; and small fires with little or no disruption.

2 Injuries that are likely to be reportable as a >3-day injury under RIDDOR, such as lacerations, burns, strains and sprains, minor fractures to the fingers or toes, non permanent work-related upper limb disorders, eye irritation, persistent coughing, nausea, breathing distress, dermatitis, chrome and other ulcerations; and minor fires causing transient disruption.

3 Injuries that are likely to be reportable as major injuries under RIDDOR, such as fatalities, amputations, major fractures, multiple injuries, permanent work-related upper limb disorders, poisonings, permanent or semi-permanent blindness, occupational cancers, acute or severely life-shortening diseases, occupational asthma, etc; and fires causing significant disruption and/or major loss to or destruction of property or premises.

A.2 The following explains the typical actions required to manage different risks categories. In simple terms, the higher the risk category, the greater the potential for a serious incident, injury or fire and, consequently, greater controls are required.

(i) An unacceptable (or high) risk, a risk rating of 9.

Such risks in the workplace are unacceptable and work should not commence. If work is in progress, it must be stopped immediately until such actions are taken as to reduce or control the risk to an acceptable level. Temporary controls, except in an emergency situation (such as may be necessary during an emergency plant shutdown), would not be sufficient to justify work commencing or continuing. Risk reduction plans should be documented and fully implemented before recommencing work.

(ii) A moderate risk, a risk rating of 6.

Such risks are unacceptable and work should not commence. If work is already in progress, it should be suspended until such actions are taken as to reduce or control the risks. This could include the use of temporary control measures until a permanent solution is implemented. Existing controls require careful management and supervision to ensure their effective implementation. A written action

plan should be developed to further reduce or control the risks.

(iii) A marginal risk, a risk rating of 3 or 4.

Such workplace risks are tolerable and, generally, work can commence or continue. However, if appropriate, a written action plan should be developed to further reduce or control the risks to a more acceptable level. The existing control measures are generally appropriate to control or manage the risks, but require on-going management supervision, such as by an audit, to ensure their

continuous implementation.

(iv) An acceptable (or low) risk, a risk rating of 1 or 2.

Such risks are, generally, seen as being acceptable without any specific workplace controls being required. Any existing controls are appropriate to manage the risks. Management supervision and employee training are required to ensure the existing controls, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), are implemented.

_{Additional Points}

Risks to the General Public from the above activities are extremely low, all our entertainers are well trained to act professionally and with due care and attention at all times.

As with all activities Risks can never be completely eliminated, however they can be reduced by implementing the “Actions Taken to Reduce Risk”. Entertainer will to the best of their ability action all points noted in the “Actions Taken to Reduce Risk” column.

One factor that can significantly increase risk to both the General Public and the Entertainer is physical abuse of the Entertainer by members of the Public. This usually takes the form of teenagers pushing, pulling and shoving the Entertainer. This can cause the Entertainer to fall and hurt themselves and possibly another member of the Public.

Although it only happens infrequently the Entertainer in the event of persistent physical abuse will immediately cease performing.

The performance will not be recommenced, until the situation has been addressed be either the culprit or culprits calming down or leaving the event.

Should this occur the Entertainer will endeavour to inform the Client / Organiser as soon as possible to allow them to address the situation so that the performance can be recommenced.