Work Item
ASTM WK92349
New Guide for assessing risk of and evaluating effectiveness of controls for serious occupational injuries and fatalities (SIF)
1. Scope
This guide provides information on methods for assessing risk of potentially serious occupational injuries and illnesses and fatalities (SIF), and for evaluating control or mitigation effectiveness for those risks.Keywords
risk assessment; risk control; risk mitigationRationale
the standard helps organizations assess and manage risk of serious injuries and fatalities and evaluate effectiveness of control measures. No current standard guide exists to address these critical safety issues. This guide is expected to have widespread international application. It will also be useful for developing leading indicators of safety performance.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 09-24-2024
Technical Contact: Thomas Slavin
Item: 000
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