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ICAO 8951 Risk Matrix

Flylogs now includes full support for the ICAO 8951 Risk Matrix as part of its Safety Management System (SMS). This feature helps organizations assess, document, and visualize safety risks using a sta

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When Is the Risk Matrix Used?

The ICAO 8951 risk matrix is applied when closing or publishing a safety report. During this process, the system will prompt the safety manager to:

  • Select the initial risk severity

  • Select the initial risk probability

  • Define mitigation actions or corrective measures

  • (Optionally) Select the mitigated risk severity and probability

Once saved, a visual risk matrix will be automatically generated and attached to the report for reference.

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How to Use the Risk Matrix

  1. Navigate to a safety report Open any report from the Safety menu that is ready to be closed or published.

  2. Select risk values Under the "Risk Assessment" section, choose:

    • Risk Severity: Negligible, Marginal, Critical, Hazardous, Catastrophic

    • Risk Probability: Remote, Improbable, Possible, Probable, Likely

  3. Enter corrective actions Clearly describe any actions taken to mitigate the risk.

  4. (Optional) Define mitigated risk If actions were effective, update the post-mitigation severity and probability.

  5. Save and close the report A dynamic matrix will be displayed on the report, showing both initial and mitigated risk levels.

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Understanding the Matrix

The matrix follows the ICAO 8951 standard, with severity on one axis and probability on the other. The resulting cell is color-coded to indicate the risk level:

  • 🟩 Green: Low risk

  • 🟨 Yellow: Medium risk

  • 🟥 Red: High risk

Both initial and mitigated risk levels are shown when available.

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Why It Matters

The ICAO risk matrix helps:

  • Standardize risk assessment across all reports

  • Improve visibility for management decisions

  • Ensure compliance with ICAO safety management practices

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