1
**Open the Risk Register**
Go to [**Registers → Risk**](https://app.rtosafe.com.au/Risk). Click **Add Risk**.
2
**Describe the risk**
Enter a clear **Title** (what could go wrong) and **Description** (more detail about the risk and its potential consequences).
Optionally select:
* **Risk Owner**: The staff member responsible for managing this risk
* **Business Area**: Helps categorise risks (Governance, Compliance, Financial Viability, Training & Assessment Quality, Student Lifecycle & Wellbeing, Staff & Capability, Systems, Technology & Resources, or Third-Party & Partner Arrangements)
3
**Assess inherent risk**
Rate the risk _before_ any controls are in place:
* **Likelihood**: How likely is this to happen? (Rare → Almost Certain)
* **Impact**: How bad would it be if it happened? (Insignificant → Catastrophic)
RTOSafe assigns a risk level based on your ratings: Low, Medium, High, or Critical.
4
**Save**
Click **Create**. The risk is added with `Pending` status.
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## What Happens Next
* The risk appears on your register with its inherent risk score
* RTOSafe generates an AI analysis of the risk (takes a few moments)
* You can now [add controls](/help/risk-register-controls) to mitigate the risk
* Once you add controls and set a review date, the status changes to `Active`
From the risk details page, you can also:
* Link the risk to specific scope items (training products or units it affects)
* Link to continuous improvement initiatives that address the risk
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## Common Issues