HAZARD-SPOTTING5 MIN READ
Risk Is Hazard Times Exposure Times Consequence
Explain why hazard, exposure, and consequence must all be considered when prioritizing controls.
A fast way to prioritize what you spot: separate the source of harm from who is exposed and what could happen. Risk priority stack Hazard What can cause harm? source Exposure Who meets it, how often, and for how long? contact Consequence What is the credible worst outcome? severity Control priority What must be fixed first, and how strong is the current control? action Hazard source Exposure pattern Potential harm Control decision
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