What is a Risk Assessment Library
The Scripture Union NSW Risk Assessment Library is a collection of Risk Management Plans for all activities that SU NSW has insurance coverage for*.
A risk plan includes:
- A list of identifiable forseeable risks, their management and treatment methods.
- Activity safety briefings to communicate to participants prior to activity
- Mandatory roles required to be present for the activity and required ratios (if applicable)
- Resources/ Equipment for the activity
- Emergency procedures
As part of the Ready.Set.Go.Grow framework, all activities taking place on an SU NSW ministry must have an approved Risk Management Plan. In Stage 2:Set, Section 2.1 Program & Activity Risk Management, use this library, programmed activities are matched to a RAL code. A RAL Risk Plan should be modified to suit the characteristics and specific nature of your ministry if required. If a RAL code is included with no modification, as a ministry director you will be agreeing to follow the risk plan and it’s controls.
To view the current Risk Assessment Library and access all Risk Management Plans, access the RAL page below.
*Some Activities (referenced with an*) require specialised coverage. All activities in the “Outsourced activities” list, can only be undertaken by qualified third party providers.
Risk Assessment Library (RAL)
Frequently Asked Questions
What if an activity in my program is not listed in the RAL?
Don’t be deterred if an activity isn’t listed. The RAL isn’t designed to be restrictive, it’s a prediction of likely activities based on the SU NSW ministries that ran over the past year, so that insurance coverage stays accurate and cost-effective. An activity not being listed doesn’t mean it’s inappropriate or can’t be covered; it simply reflects that not every possible activity can be listed due to insurance costs.
If your activity isn’t listed, note it in your Stage 2: Set – Section 2.1 Program and Activity Risk Management forms, or contact readysetgo@sunsw.org.au. SU NSW staff will then discuss with you and our insurer whether coverage can be arranged. For high-risk activities that may incur extra costs, this may be factored into your ministry’s registration fees.
Please note: Approving a non RAL activity may take up to 3 months, so notify SU staff as soon as you know of your intention to run a non-listed activity.
Risk Level Matrix
| Consequence | Likelihood | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | D | E | |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 16 |
| 3 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 |
| 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 23 |
| 5 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 |
| Rating | Risk Rank |
|---|---|
| 1–8 | High |
| 9–15 | Med |
| 16–20 | Low |
| 21–25 | Very Low |
Likelihood & Consequence Definitions
| Likelihood Descriptor | Description |
|---|---|
| A Common | Can be expected to occur with some frequency; a repeating event; not a surprise when it happens |
| B Possible | Known to happen or has happened; might occur a handful of times in your experience |
| C Unlikely | Could happen; heard of it happening; occurs somewhere from time to time |
| D Rare | Highly unexpected; not likely; have heard of happening somewhere once |
| E Very Rare | Theoretically possible but incredibly unlikely |
| Consequence Descriptor | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 Severe | Fatality; multiple fatalities; massive; organisational implications |
| 2 Major | Important consequences; major injury or disability |
| 3 Moderate | Some impacts of significance; medical assistance required |
| 4 Minor | Small scale effects easily remedied; first aid required |
| 5 Negligible | Barely perceptible impacts; very minor or no injury |
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