Risk Management Be Prepared.…

….Bi Ullamh

What is Risk ???…

• Risk:….. “the chance of injury, damage or loss” (Webster’s Dictionary).

• Risk:…. “exposure to danger or loss.” (Collins Dictionary).• Risk in its many guises is something each

of us encounter everday of our lives.• It is something that, by our nature, we

plan for constantly.

Why Risk Management ?

• Risk is a factor in all activity.• The world has changed significantly since

Scouting started.• The structured management form of risk

has become the norm.• Cultural change, greater awareness and

experience coupled with an increase in ‘blame culture’ over that of personal responsibility.

Who is responsible ?

• EVERYBODY – from the youngest to the oldest regardless of role or rank.

• Scouts• Patrol Leadership• Troop Leadership• Group Leadership• Each of you is responsible for

yourselves and each other.

How to manage Risk

• Risk Assessment (Various Types)• ‘Rule of Five’1. Examine2. Decide3. Evaluate4. Record5. Review

Risk Assessment 1

• Examine; Look for hazards Large v Small Long Term Medium Term Short Term/Immediate

Risk Assessment 2

• Decide; Who is at risk ? Participants Others

Risk Assessment 3

• Evaluate; Assess the hazards and those

indentified with regard to risk. Consider on a scale of low, medium

or high risk. Use the ‘Rule of 5’.

Risk Assessment 3 -ctd

• Rule of 5;• 1 to 5 Experience/Equipment• 1 to 5 Risk

• 1/1 Low Risk• 3/3 Medium Risk• 5/5 High Risk

Risk Assessment 3 -ctdAlternative method

Possible Risk Levels For each Hazard

Severity

Slightly Harmful

Harmful Extremely Harmful

Likelihood Unlikely Low Medium High

Likely Medium High Intolerable

Very Likely

High Intolerable Intolerable

Risk Assessment 4

• Record; Will depend on circumstances Inform participants Note action taken Note operating procedures – may

contribute to policy

Risk Assessment 5

• Review; Constant evaluation Amend if necessary Assess for new/changing risk

Proactive V Reactive

Good judgement comes from experience…………

Experience comes from bad judgement………….

• You are the most important person in the world – including to those you have yet to meet !.

• Risk Management = Common Sense

• Be Prepared……………………..Bí Ullamh