Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
A.2.1.3.5 While the risk matrix method is popular, it can be highly subjective, with the potential for questionable results. Consequently, if a satisfactory risk assessment is to be achieved when using this method, very careful thought has to be given when deciding on the likelihood and severity values.A.2.1.3.6 Another method of evaluating the risks, which does not use a risk matrix, asks a series of questions to which the person carrying out the risk assessment provides answers. This method is preferred by the authorities and others as it is arguably less subjective than the risk matrix method.© IRATA InternationalAnnex A: page 2 of 72013-Sep-01IRATA International code of practice for industrial rope access Part 3 of 5: Informative annexes: Annex ATable A.4 provides an example, which is adapted from one provided by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in their guidance literature.If further precautions are necessary, each hazard should be examined and the following