Hazard analysis

Occurrence Table
Level Description
4 Likely to occur
3 Happens occasionally
2 Possible to occur
1 Nearly impossible to occur
Severity Table
Level Description
5 Complex Injuries, TBI, internal bleeding
4 Severe cuts, severe bruising
3 Minor cut, blister, first-degree
2 Slight pain, unnoticeable injury
1 No harm
Risk Representation Table
Probability Levels Severity Levels
1 2 3 4 5
4 R2 R3 R3 R3 R3
3 R2 R2 R3 R3 R3
2 R1 R2 R2 R3 R3
1 R1 R1 R2 R2 R2

Item 1: Winch

Associated Hazard Probability Level Severity Level Risk Level Classification Mitigation (If Necessary)
Pinching 2 4 8 Unacceptable Cover over gears and wire
Failure – Wire snaps patient 1 4 4 ALARP  
Wiring gets caught inside 1 2 2 Acceptable  
             

Item #2: Sheet

Associated Hazard Probability Level Severity Level Risk Level Classification Mitigation (If Necessary)
Standing on 1 5 5 ALARP  
One edge not hooked up 2 1 2 Acceptable  
Patient Immovable 2 1 2 Acceptable  
Rug Burn 2 2 4 ALARP  

Item #3: Motor

Associated Hazard Probability Level Severity Level Risk Level Classification Mitigation (If Necessary)
Motor overheats 2 4 8 Unacceptable Regular checks and use with good ventilation
Electric shock 1 5 5 ALARP  
Motor explosion 1 5 5 ALARP  
           

Item #4: Support Table

Associated Hazard Probability Level Severity Level Risk Level Classification Mitigation (If Necessary)
Failure of safety locks 2 1 2 ALARP  
Touch sharp edges 2 2 4 ALARP  
Wobble 2 1 2 Acceptable  
Poor alignment of table 2 2 4 ALARP  

Item #5: Usage

Associated Hazard Probability Level Severity Level Risk Level Classification Mitigation (If Necessary)
Patient fall 2 5 10 Unacceptable Training of nurses on how to load patients
Hand slip off crank 2 2 4 ALARP  
Back injury 1 3 3 ALARP  
           

Item #6: Maintenance

Associated Hazard Probability Level Severity Level Risk Level Classification Mitigation (If Necessary)
Illness 2 4 8 Unacceptable Sanitization following each use
Failure to reset winch 1 1 1 Acceptable  
           
           

Item #7: Hook

Associated Hazard Probability Level Severity Level Risk Level Classification Mitigation (If Necessary)
Pinching 2 1 2 Acceptable  
Bumping patient 2 1 2 Acceptable  
Not clamping/pinching 1 1 1 Acceptable  
           

Item #8: Reassessment

Associated Hazard Probability Level Severity Level Risk Level Classification Mitigation (If Necessary)
Pinching 1 4 4 ALARP  
Motor Overheats 1 4 4 ALARP  
Patient Fall 1 5 5 ALARP  
Illness 1 4 4 ALARP