Risk analysis is a tool used to organize how we think about complex environmental systems. When we think about risk from a systems perspective we can decide whether it's most effective to:
A) change out activities to avoid particular risks
B) limit the extent to which the hazard can come in to contact with us
C) limit the extent to which the hazard can harm us
D) provide some sort of offset or compensation for being harmed by the hazard
E) all of these choices are correct

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

All of these choices are correct in different situations. It depends on the specific risk and the system that it is a part of. In some cases, it may be most effective to avoid the risk altogether, while in other cases it may be more practical to limit the extent of contact or harm. Providing compensation for harm may be necessary in some cases as well. Therefore, all of these choices should be considered and used as appropriate in each situation.

Risk Analysis Is a Tool Used to Organize How We