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9.1.4 Risk Evaluation
ОглавлениеWith the risk analysis performed, management evaluated the need for action for these two risks. The management team determined that the risk levels for both concerns were unacceptable to the organization, using Table 7 as its rating system.
Table 5 Severity levels.
Severity level | Definition |
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Catastrophic (4) | Fatalities; damage to community, environment, and reputation |
High (3) | Permanent disability injury or illness; multiple injury events |
Moderate (2) | Injury or illness requiring medical attention |
Low (1) | Minor injury or first aid incident |
Table 6 Likelihood levels.
Likelihood level | Definition |
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Very likely (4) | Will happen under right situations; has occurred multiple times |
Likely (3) | Likely to happen under right circumstances; has occurred in past |
Possible (2) | Can happen in certain situations |
Unlikely (1) | Unlikely to happen; remotely possible |