 |
|
ABC of Safety in the Biological Sciences
| P (Probability) | C (Consequences) | |
| 10 | Certain | Fatality |
| 9 | Near certain | Permanent total incapacity |
| 8 | High probability | Severe permanent partial incapacity |
| 7 | Better than even probability | Moderate permanent incapacity |
| 6 | Even probability | Slight permanent partial incapacity |
| 5 | Less than even probability | Injury with full recovery after 21 days |
| 4 | Probable | Injury with full recovery under 21 days |
| 3 | Low frequency | Minor injury with minimal lost time |
| 2 | Extreme low frequency | Minor injury without lost time |
| 1 | Improbable | No recognisable injury |
Table 8: A scale for probability and consequences
BACK to the top
of the Glossary Contents List
BACK to the top of the Chemical
Contents List