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Supervisor’s Guide to Field Level Risk Assessment Part 2: Training OthersTime Objective Content Method HelpsUse the MemoryJogger questions todo a Field LevelRisk Assessment.• Review the use of the Risk Assessment Matrix.• Trace the “mental lines” on the overhead as youexplain them. “Find the code for the consequencesand the probability along the left side and the topof the Risk Assessment Tool. Draw a mental lineacross the diagram from the consequences codeand down the diagram from the probability code.The point where they meet is the code for theassessment of the risk associated with thisparticular hazard.”• Point to the risk assessment codes, H, M, and L, inthe bottom right hand nine squares of the tool.H means high risk; M means medium risk;L means low risk.• The outcome of the risk assessment will help todetermine the most appropriate kind of controls touse.• Ask “ What is the level of risk associated witheach hazard in the ‘ Replacing a Light Bulb’ casestudy?”• You may wish to use the blank overhead and havethe group assess the level of risk or you candiscuss the assessment that the is on the overhead.• While using the overhead, direct participants touse the Risk Assessment Matrix in the Worker’sGuide to Field Level Risk Assessment Page 8.• Ask “ What would be the result if we used thismethod of assessing risk while we are doingwork?”Demonstrate the Use of the RiskAssessment MatrixLead a Discussion using the RiskAssessment MatrixLead a Discussion About Using the RiskAssessment MatrixOverhead#15 RiskAssessmentMatrixOverhead#16 and #17Assessing Riskin Replacing aFluorescentLamp (blankand theanswers)Worker’sGuide to FieldLevel RiskAssessmentPage 8Construction Owners Association of Alberta 20