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"In many places throughout this site we talk about risk assessment. The related concepts of hazard, exposure and risk are used repeatedly. For people whose occupation is not risk assessment, the terminology can be confusing. When media professionals use these concepts, at times incorrectly or inappropriately, public fear can easily be raised to levels that are not warranted by the facts. Let us therefore define these concepts up front, and use some examples for clarification. Risk = Hazard x Exposure Hazard is the inherent properties of a substance, object or activity with a potential for adverse, or harmful, effects to occur"... Read the full article on : Hazard and risk assessment Find information about P&G Brands |
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