Severe weather
conditions (extreme heat, extreme
cold, freezing rain and severe storms)
Technology collapse
Terrorism/Sabotage/Cyberterrorism
Bioterrorism
Your worst nightmare
A risk assessment done for the City of
Brampton identified communicable disease
outbreaks as having the highest potential
impact and probability of occurrence of
any of the potential threats listed above.
Probability examined history, likelihood,
internal risk elements, and external influences.
Impact examined magnitude, vulnerability,
maximum threat, and mitigation.
Complete a Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
Determine the probability and impact of
potential events to your workplace by completing
a risk assessment tool -
See Appendix
A (PDF 115 KB) and Appendix
B (PDF 115 KB).
Key Steps in Risk Assessment:
List potential threats to your workplace.
PROBABILITY
For each potential threat determine the
level of possibility of an event happening
in your geographical location. Select
a rating from the scale:
Low
1
High
5
List likely outcomes or effects on your
business.
IMPACT
Determine the effect of a potential threat
on your workplace including property,
business outputs, customer implications
and profits. Select a rating from the
scale:
Low
1
High
5
Total across columns to establish the
risk assessment ranking.
Prioritize your Business Functions
Determine the priorities within your workplace
by completing a second risk assessment tool
-
See Appendix
C (PDF 103 KB) and Appendix
D (PDF 103 KB).
