SmartQHSE/risk-matrix-reference-2026

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Risk Matrix Reference 2026 — 5x5, 4x4, and 3x3 with ALARP Zones

Fully populated risk matrices in 5x5 (25 cells), 4x4 (16 cells), and 3x3 (9 cells) configurations. Each cell: severity level + descriptor, likelihood level + descriptor, risk score, risk band (Very Low / Low / Medium / High / Very High), ALARP zone (Broadly Acceptable / Tolerable / Intolerable), and recommended management action. Follows ISO 31000, UK HSE five-step, and IOGP ALARP conventions.

Dataset details

• —Publisher: SmartQHSE Ltd (https://www.smartqhse.com)
• —License: CC BY 4.0 -- please cite with link to https://www.smartqhse.com
• —Format: CSV (UTF-8)
• —Schema: see data.csv first row (header)
• —DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20171695 -- permanent Zenodo citation
• —Update cadence: annual or on regulatory change
• —Canonical home: https://www.smartqhse.com/datasets

Suggested citation

SmartQHSE Ltd (2026). Risk Matrix Reference 2026 — 5x5, 4x4, and 3x3 with ALARP Zones [dataset]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20171695

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Disclaimer

This dataset is published for reference, training, and research. Regulatory text and action levels are summarised; consult the authoritative source listed before basing operational or compliance decisions on this dataset. SmartQHSE Ltd accepts no liability for errors or omissions.