2015
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* comparison to other occupancies or benchmarking is reasonable only in case of similar risk class!
*multi‐lingual selection and weighted rating only availlable in the full version!
Risk
assessment
category
Rating
Rating criteria
Operational risks:
occupancy hazards, high
pressure, high temperature,
chemical reactionsA
Detection:
sensors (fire, gas, ignition
sources), alarm management
(manual, automatic)A
Location:
surrounding, neighborhood
A
Fire water supply:
water source, fire water
pumps, fire water mains,
outdoor hydrant systemD
Inspections:
organization, programs,
procedures,
mechanical / electricalD
Risk management:
philosophy, safety
organization, safety culture,
risk awareness, management
KPI's
C
Rating criteria
Warehouse risks:
block storage, high rack
storage, tank farms B
Monitoring:
process control, control
rooms, server rooms, data
processingB
External layout:
spacing between buildings
and units, fire complex
separationB
Fixed and automatic fire
suppression systems:
sprinkler, deluge, foam, CO2 D
Maintenance / repairs:
organisation, programs,
procedures, impairment
handling, preventive /
protective
E
Hazard analysis:
programs (HAZOP),
emergency plan, change
management0
Rating criteria
Material risks:
fire load, flammable liquids,
combustible gases, fine dust,
explosivesD
Security:
burglary protection, intruder
alarm B
Internal layout:
physical separation within
buildings and units, fire area
compartmentationE
Manual fire fighting systems:
hose reel boxes, indoor
hydrants, fire monitors,
extinguishersB
Safety installations control:
Inspection and maintenance
of fire fighting equipment and
safety featuresC
Documentation:
fire safety plan, emergency
operating procedures, P&Ids C
Rating criteria
Utilities service risk:
electricity, steam,
compressed air, heating,
cooling, technical gases, IT &
EDP
B
0
Construction:
materials, insulation,
fireproofing D
Emergency response:
Public / plant fire brigade, full‐
time (24/7) / voluntary,
emergency team, response
time, equipment
C
Workforce:
staffing, education,
experience, training,
contractorsD
Safety audits:
inspection rounds, response
to recommendations,
incident investigationB
Rating criteria
Process risk:
size of the plant, complexity
of processes, capacity,
utilizationA
0
Leakage control:
Drainage, curbing,
embankments, spill
protectionB
Isolation and interlocks:
Automatic shut‐down (ESD),
unit isolation means,
automatic interlock devicesB
Safe work practice:
Shift hand‐over , work
permits, smoking ban,
housekeeping, storage
practice
B
Claims handling:
claims handling procedures,
crisis management team,
crisis control roomC
Rating criteria
0
0
Building and equipment
integrity:
technical age, operating
hours, design codes, state of
repair
A
Special protection:
smoke vents, explosion
protection, lightning
protection, oxygen reductionA
Safety at work:
safety management,
commitment to safety,
personnel protection
equipment
C
0
Risk
assessment
category
Rating
Rating criteria
Plant configuration,
complexity,
operation mode C
Plant configuration,
complexity,
operation mode E
General:
Annual turnover,
replacement time, peak
periods, market conditionsC
General:
Annual turnover,
replacement time, peak
periods, market conditionsA
Earthquake
D
Earthquake
D
Rating criteria
Proven technology
(no prototype),
proven parts,
reliable design B
Proven technology
(no prototype),
proven parts,
reliable design D
Process flow configuration,
critical bottlenecks
(equipment, spareparts),
utilities service interruptionB
Process flow configuration,
critical bottlenecks
(equipment, spareparts),
utilities service interruptionB
Flood exposure:
river flood, flash flood, storm
surge, tsunami D
Flood exposure:
river flood, flash flood, storm
surge, tsunami E
Rating criteria
Physical condition of
machines and equipment,
technical age,
corrosionA
Physical condition of
machines and equipment,
technical age,
corrosionD
Interdependency within the
company (IBI): units,
machines, plants,
subsidiaries, associated
companies
E
Interdependency within the
company (IBI): units,
machines, plants,
subsidiaries, associated
companies
B
Wind exposure:
extratropical storm, tropical
cyclone, tornado, hurricane E
Wind exposure:
extratropical storm, tropical
cyclone, tornado, hurricane E
Rating criteria
Maintenance programs,
inspection and regular
diagnostics D
Maintenance programs,
inspection and regular
diagnostics D
Contingent business
interruption (CBI): customers,
suppliers, service providers 0
Contingent business
interruption (CBI): customers,
suppliers, service providers 0
Extreme weather conditions:
hail, lightning, freezing, snow
C
Extreme weather conditions:
hail, lightning, freeze, snow
D
Rating criteria
Technical safety features,
emergency shut‐down
A
Technical safety features,
emergency shut‐down
C
Business continuity
management
D
Business continuity
management
A
Other perils:
volcanism, avalanche,
landslide D
Other perils:
volcanism, avalanche,
landslide D
Rating criteria
Experienced and well
qualified staff
C
Experienced and well
qualified staff
C
0
0
0
0
Protection level
A = Excellent (80‐99)
B = Good (60‐79)
C = Standard (40‐59)
A = Very low (0‐19)
B = Low (20‐29)
C = Typical (40‐59)
E = Very high (80‐99)
Hazard potential
Protection level
Hazard potential
0 = Not applicable
D = Moderate (20‐39)
E = Critical (0‐19)
0 = Not applicable
33% 29%
Chemicals, petrochemicals, plastics, pharma
Hazard potential
Protection level
Protection level:
Operational risk management
and
corporate risk control programs
25%Hazard potential
Protection level
Hazard potential
Protection level
D = High (60‐79)
Company, site name
Main occupancy
88%
57%
33%
29%
63%
Fire, explosion
and operational risk
Machinery breakdown
and technical risk
Business interruption
and contingency risk
Corporate group
Address
ABC
XYZ
123
Industry category
Protection level:
Constructional precautions and
prevention measures
Protection level:
Technical protection systems
and
fire‐fighting means
Comment
Fire, explosion and operational risk
Risk class (1‐4)*
Date of assessment
01.01.2015
Protection level:
Organizational measures and
loss prevention procedures
Natural hazard
and external perils
75%
15%
Protection level:
Hazards identification and
exposure monitoring
Weighted rating*
Nein
High operational risk
56%63% 58% 38%
15%88%
Protection level:
Safety precautions and
prevention measures
63% 75%
Hazard potential:
Exposure, hazards and risks
Machinery breakdown and technical risk
Hazard potential:
Exposure, hazards and risks
Natural hazard and external perils
RiskMatrix
Plastics prosessing: injection moulding, extrusion, etc.
Hazard potential:
Exposure, hazards and risks
Protection level:
Safety precautions and
prevention measures
Business interruption and contingency risk
Protection level:
Safety precautions and
prevention measures
Language / Sprache*
Risk engineer
English
ABC
83%
Hazard potential:
Exposure, hazards and risks
25%
RISK EXPERTS - RiskMatrix, Beispieldaten.xlsm 20.02.2015
RiskMatrix
Assessment
(rating)
AVERY
LOW
Fire, Business Interruption, Machinery Breakdown, etc.:
considerably lower than a typical risk
in the industry peer group
NatCat: according to exposure analysis
EXCELLENT
‐ expectations exceeded
‐ no deficiencies
‐ best of class
‐ no risk improvement recommendations
‐ management strives for perfection
B LOW
Fire, Business Interruption, Machinery Breakdown, etc.:
lower than a typical risk in the industry peer group
NatCat: according to exposure analysis
GOOD
‐ expectations met
‐ minor deficiencies
‐ exemplifies best practices standards
‐ minor risk improvement recommendations
‐ management strives for proactive compliance
C TYPICAL
Fire, Business Interruption, Machinery Breakdown, etc.:
comparable to a typical risk in the industry peer group
NatCat: according to exposure analysis
STANDARD
‐ expectations mostly met
‐ no noteworthy deficiencies
‐ best practice standards
‐ room for improvement
‐ compliant, requirements are met
D HIGH
Fire, Business Interruption, Machinery Breakdown, etc.:
higher than a typical risk in the industry peer group
NatCat: according to exposure analysis
MODERATE
‐ expectations partially met
‐ significant deficiencies
‐ some areas are below best practice standards
‐ considerable potential for improvement
‐ reactive, intent is to do the minimum
EVERY
HIGH
Fire, Business Interruption, Machinery Breakdown, etc.:
considerably higher than a typical risk
in the industry peer group
NatCat: according to exposure analysis
CRITICAL
‐ expectations not met
‐ critical deficiencies
‐ few or none of best practice standards are met
‐ major improvements required
‐ defensive, culture of “cutting corners”
The evaluation form is divided into four sections, each representing a specific risk:
Fire, explosion and operational risks
Machinery breakdown and technical risks
Business interruption and bottlenecks
Natural hazard and external perils
Hazard
potential:
Protection
level:
Each box is subject to an individual rating with five rating categories (plus 0 = not applicable):
Hazards potential Protection
A = Very low A = Excellent
B = Low B = Good
C = Typical C = Standard
D = High D = Moderate
E = Very high E = Critical
0 = Not applicable 0 = Not applicable
Disclaimer:
The RiskMatrix provides a rough overview of the classification of hazards and risks. The prevailling evaluation is carried out based on the information and assessment rating made by the
user. The evaluation results are to be understood as a rough estimate and as a principle cannot provide a comprehensive or complete picture of the actual risk situation. It is expressly
stipulated that no claims can arise therefrom. All liability is excluded.
Input data cells are color‐coded "grey".
All other cells are for information or for condition based response to the user.
The rating can be addressed by using the computer mouse (drop‐down menu),
or by manually typing the respective letter to the corresponding cell.
Hazard potential:
Threat of hazards and perils at the site.
Protection level:
Loss prevention measures for mitigating the impact of hazards and perils.
Each category (risk) is composed of two dimensions (spreadsheet columns) of.
The higher the likelihood and impact of a particular risk (hazard potential)
the higher are the requirements for safety equipment and protective measures (protection level).
Threat of hazards and perils at the site.
The evaluation indicates the exposure level compared to typical (similar) examples within an industry segment (occupancy category).
Loss prevention measures for mitigating the impact of hazards and perils.
The evaluation indicates the protection level compared to typical (similar) examples within an industry segment (occupancy category).
3Dr. Michael Buser
RiskMatrix
4Dr. Michael Buser
RiskMatrix
