MNO3706
Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due Date: August 2024
QUESTION 1
The ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) principle is a fundamental concept used in
Safety Management Systems to measure and manage risk. This principle aims to reduce risk
to a level that is as low as reasonably practicable, balancing the cost and feasibility of further
risk reduction against the benefits gained. The ALARP principle is depicted in the provided
diagram, which categorizes risk into three distinct levels: intolerable, ALARP region, and broadly
acceptable.
1. Intolerable Level of Risk
At the intolerable level, the risk is so high that it cannot be justified on any grounds. Immediate
action is required to reduce the risk or eliminate the activity that poses the risk. This level
represents situations where the potential for harm is unacceptable, and allowing the activity to
continue without intervention would be irresponsible and potentially catastrophic.
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