Definitions
Name | Term description | Source |
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Reactive Systems |
These management systems monitor and investigate occurrences of undesirable events in order to reduce the probability of recurrence. |
JSP 454 |
Residual Risk |
The risk remaining after risk reduction. |
Def Stan 00-56 Issue 4 |
Restricted Material |
Material that is banned or controlled by legislation but is still permitted for specific uses. |
REACH |
Risk |
Combination of the likelihood of harm and the severity of that harm. |
Def Stan 00-56 Issue 6 |
Risk Management |
The systematic identification, evaluation and reduction of risk. |
Def Stan 00-56 Issue 6 |
Risk to Life |
Risk of harm. |
Def Stan 00-56 Issue 6 |
Risk Tolerability |
A level of risk that may be tolerated when it has been demonstrated to be ALARP. |
Adapted from Def Stan 00-56 Issue 4 |