How do I add a new risk to the risk register?

Modified on Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 12:55 PM

Adding a New Risk to the Risk Register

Steps to Add a Risk

  1. Navigate to the Risks Settings -> Risks tab

  2. Select Add Risk

  3. Complete the following fields:

    • Excursion Type → select the relevant excursion type from the dropdown

    • Risk Category → select from options such as Prior to activity, Travelling to/from activity, During activity, After activity

    • Description → enter a clear description of the risk

    • Risk Mitigation → describe strategies or controls to reduce the risk

    • Risk Owner → select the responsible staff member from the dropdown (list of staff)

    • Risk Proximity → select when the risk is most relevant (e.g. near term, long term)

    • Initial Risk Likelihood → select from dropdown (e.g. Almost Certain, Likely, Possible, Rare)

    • Initial Risk Impact → select from dropdown (e.g. Catastrophic, Major, Medium, Minor, Insignificant)  

  4. Once all required fields are completed, click Save.

  5. The risk will now appear in the register and can be updated later by clicking the green edit pencil.

     


⚠️ Note

  • Schools can configure additional fields via Risk Settings → Risk Columns


Was this article helpful?

That’s Great!

Thank you for your feedback

Sorry! We couldn't be helpful

Thank you for your feedback

Let us know how can we improve this article!

Select at least one of the reasons
CAPTCHA verification is required.

Feedback sent

We appreciate your effort and will try to fix the article