Twisting restraining large animals Falling slip on wet floor Getting stepped on, kicked, etc. Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories , 4th ed. Explanation of Key Terms Risk is a statement of probability that harm, injury, or disease will occur in the occupational setting. The degree of risk can, and does, vary with an assortment of factors. Risk assessment is the evaluation of scientific information on the hazardous properties of an agent and on the extent of human exposure that yields a qualitative or quantitative statement of the probability and degree of risk or harm estimated for individuals or populations.
Hazard is a recognized risk.
Once a risk is recognized and assessed, appropriate adjustments can be made to modify the underlying factors that contribute to the risk, or behaviors can be modified to reduce exposure to those risks. Safe is the state of being free from risk or when an acceptable level of risk has been achieved.