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# Risk matrix form

# Risk matrix form {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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Safety team can use the risk matrixes to create and conduct risk assessments in the Health and Safety Workspace.
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.").
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| Field | Description |
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| Risk matrix details ||
| Number | System-generated unique number for the risk matrix. |
| Short description | Brief description about the risk matrix. |
| Matrix grid | Size of the grid to use, for example, 4\*4 and 5\*5. |
| Active | Option for making the matrix available for use. A risk matrix must be active to be used. |
| Likelihood and severity ||
| Likelihood level | Description of the likelihood level. These descriptions are used to populate the likelihood options on risk assessments where this matrix is used. The number of likelihood levels is based on the selected grid size. For example, for a matrix grid of size 5\*2, there are five likelihood levels. |
| Severity level | Description of the severity level. These descriptions are used to populate the severity options on risk assessments where this matrix is used. The number of severity levels is based on the selected grid size. For example, for a matrix grid of size 5\*2, there are two severity levels. |
| Risk tolerance ||
| Risk tolerance | Range and description of the risk level. Select a range and enter a title for it. This risk tolerance range and title computes the risk level for a hazard in the risk assessment form header. For more information, see [Risk and controls for a safety risk assessment](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/DKXxOoRLIiG9Qge4HhKt9Q "For a risk assessment, add an identified risk and choose control measures to assess how they impact and mitigate the risk."). The value of the range is determined by multiplying likelihood level by severity level. For example, according to the grid in the following image, a hazard with a level 3 likelihood (Once per month) and a level 2 severity (Minor) has a risk tolerance of 3\*2 = 6. The risk level for this hazard lies in the range 3 to 6, therefore, its risk level is displayed as Moderate. |
[Table 1. Risk matrix details]

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