Table 3 Advantages and disadvantages of types of impact assessment tool
Type | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
Checklist | Easy to understand and use | May not distinguish between direct and indirect impacts. Does not link action to impact |
Flowchart | Links action to impact. Useful for checking for indirect impacts | Can become very complex very quickly |
Matrix | Links action to impact | Can be cumbersome. Difficult to address probability of impact occurring |