b'Assessing RiskIn any workplace, understanding and managing risk is crucial to maintaining a safe environment. The Risk Assessment Matrix is a powerful tool that helps organizations evaluate potential hazards by analyzing two key factors: the severity of the impact and the likelihood of occurrence. By systematically assessing these elements, the matrix enables safety professionals to prioritize risks and implement effective mitigation strategies. This approach not only helps in identifying critical areas that require immediate attention but also ensures that resources are allocated efficiently to protect workers and maintain compliance with safety standards.1 Severity of Injury: In fall protection assessment, the severity of a fall-related injury is always assumed to be life-threatening.Likelihood: The greatest predictor for the likelihood of an accident occurring is to review the frequency of 2 exposure to the hazard on the roof.Risk = Severity X Likelihood: We prioritize our Risk Assessment based on the critical danger and how frequently workers are exposed.LIKELIHOOD1 2 3 4 5NEAR UNLIKELY POSSIBLE LIKELY ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE CHANCE CERTAIN1 1 2 3 4 5INSIGNIFICANT2 2 4 6 8 10POTENTIAL SEVERITYMINORINJURIES3 3 6 9 12 15NOTABLEINJURIES4 4 8 12 16 20MAJORINJURIES5 5 10 15 20 25DEBILITATINGINJURY DEATH8'