| Likelihood of Occurrence (LO) |
| 0.033 | Almost impossible - only in extreme circumstances |
| 1 | Highly Unlikely - though conceivable |
| 1.5 | Unlikely - but could occur |
| 2 | Possible - but unusual |
| 5 | Even Chance - could happened |
| 8 | Probable - not surprising |
| 10 | Likely - to be expected |
| 15 | Certain - no doubt that it will occur |
| Frequency of Exposure (FE) |
| 0.5 | Annually |
| 1 | Monthly |
| 1.5 | Weekly |
| 2.5 | Daily |
| 4 | Hourly |
| 5 | Constantly |
| Degree of Potential Harm (DPE) |
| 0.1 | Scratch/Bruise |
| 0.5 | Laceration or mild ill-effect |
| 2 | Break of a minor bone or minor illness (temporary) |
| 4 | Break of a major bone or major illness (temporary) |
| 6 | Loss of one limb, eye, hearing (permanent) |
| 10 | Loss of two limbs or eyes (permanent) |
| 15 | Fatality |
| Number of Persons at Risk (NP) |
| 1 | 1-2 persons |
| 2 | 3-7 persons |
| 4 | 8-15 persons |
| 8 | 16-50 persons |
| 12 | 50 + persons |