Assessing School-Based Hazards Hazard Assessment Checklist

Assessing School-Based Hazards—Hazard Assessment Checklist

Hazard Description
(e.g., fire, flood, bullying, hazardous materials) / Probability of Occurring / Warning
Time / Potential Consequences*
¨  High
¨  Medium
¨  Low / ¨  Minimal or no
¨  1 to 4 hours
¨  More than 4 hours / ¨  High
¨  Moderate
¨  Low
¨  High
¨  Medium
¨  Low / ¨  Minimal or no
¨  1 to 4 hours
¨  More than 4 hours / ¨  High
¨  Moderate
¨  Low
¨  High
¨  Medium
¨  Low / ¨  Minimal or no
¨  1 to 4 hours
¨  More than 4 hours / ¨  High
¨  Moderate
¨  Low
¨  High
¨  Medium
¨  Low / ¨  Minimal or no
¨  1 to 4 hours
¨  More than 4 hours / ¨  High
¨  Moderate
¨  Low
¨  High
¨  Medium
¨  Low / ¨  Minimal or no
¨  1 to 4 hours
¨  More than 4 hours / ¨  High
¨  Moderate
¨  Low
¨  High
¨  Medium
¨  Low / ¨  Minimal or no
¨  1 to 4 hours
¨  More than 4 hours / ¨  High
¨  Moderate
¨  Low
¨  High
¨  Medium
¨  Low / ¨  Minimal or no
¨  1 to 4 hours
¨  More than 4 hours / ¨  High
¨  Moderate
¨  Low
* Consequence Ratings
High Consequences (Fatalities or injuries to students and staff; widespread damage to school property or assets; disruption of school services; loss of community/parental confidence and trust)
Moderate Consequences (Some injuries to students and staff; some damage to school property or assets; minimal disruption of school services; community/parental concerns about safety)
Low Consequences (Minor injuries to students and staff; minimal damage to school property or assets; no disruption of school services; little or no community/parental concerns)

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