Accepted Quote by Jerome F. Lederer
“Risk management is a more realistic term than safety. It implies that hazards are ever-present, that they must be identified, analyzed, evaluated and controlled or rationally accepted.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Safety Management and Risk Management, 1975
Risk management acknowledges ongoing hazards and requires systematic identification, analysis, evaluation, and control or acceptance.
In simple terms: Hazards are always present and must be managed.
Key Takeaway
Identify and control risks continuously.
Themes
risk
management
safety
hazards
control
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
practical
strategic
When to use this quote
- industrial safety
- project planning
- environmental compliance
- health care
- construction sites
Key Concepts
systems thinking
probability assessment
mitigation strategies
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize which hazards to address first?
- What processes ensure risks stay monitored over time?
A Different Perspective
Risk management can be costly and may create false security if not reviewed.
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