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# Configure a safety risk matrix

# Configure a safety risk matrix {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Configure a safety risk matrix to define levels of risk using likelihood vs severity and to define risk tolerances.​ You can review and modify the risk matrixes available with the application or add new ones for your
organization.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_hs_rm.jsa_manager or sn_hs_rm.risk_data_manager

## About this task

This video shows an example of how to set up a 3x3 risk matrix and explains its application in assessing risk levels during a risk assessment.

The pre-defined risk matrixes can be used by safety team members to create and conduct risk assessments in the Health and Safety Workspace. The selected matrix is used by the risk assessment to evaluate the level of risk. For more information, see [Conduct a safety risk assessment](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/CkrCFz4hsbTQsEXOVSiJuw "Conduct a safety risk assessment to identify and manage potential hazards and risks, and to ensure the safety of your employees and the public.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllHealth and SafetyHealth and Safety Workspace.
2. Select the configuration icon (![Configuration icon]()).
3. In the Configuration tab, select Risk matrices and then All.
4. Create a risk matrix or modify an existing one.
   * To create a risk matrix, select New.
   * To review an existing risk matrix, open the one that you want to configure. However, if a risk matrix is already used in a risk assessment, it can't be changed.
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5. On the form, fill in the fields.
   1. Describe your risk matrix and choose what kind of grid to use.
   2. Define your custom likelihood and severity descriptions.
   3. Configure your risk tolerance levels.

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   For more information about field descriptions, see [Risk matrix form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/w8qeEVZXV1nxMTrCQwsiOg "Safety team can use the risk matrixes to create and conduct risk assessments in the Health and Safety Workspace.").
6. Select Save.
7. In the Risk matrix preview section, preview the risk matrix.
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## Result

* The risk matrix is listed in the Risk matrices list under Configuration and is saved in the Risk matrix \[sn_hs_rm_risk_matrix\] table.
* The matrix is available for selection on the Risk assessment form when conducting a risk assessment.
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