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Risk

The combined consideration of how likely harm is and how severe its consequences may be.

Safety notes

  • Use a defined assessment method, document assumptions, prioritize intolerable risks, and verify controls in practice.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Use a defined assessment method, document assumptions, prioritize intolerable risks, and verify controls in practice.

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Sources

  1. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  2. Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.