Question 1
Using your course textbook, resources provided throughout the course, and your own independent research, address the following questions in your analysis of risk management programs in healthcare:
Question 2
Explain your understanding of reinsurance by answering the following questions:
After answering the questions, choose a current news article from the past 6 months that lends itself to the topic of reinsurance and explain how it demonstrates why reinsurance is important to both the insurance industry and consumers. Use the Internet Resourcesprovided by your textbook (p. 133) to aid your research.
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Table of Contents
The Process for Active Risk Control………………………………………………………. 2
Background………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-4
Generating Options for Active Risk Control
2.1 Eliminate the Hazard or the Target (Elimination)………………………………. 6
2.2 Design Controls…………………………………………………………………………… 7
Policies, procedures, training and other controls that depend on people
taking the correct actions……………………………………………………………………. 8
2.4 Detection / Situational Awareness………………………………………………….. 9
2.5 Preparedness……………………………………………………………………………. 10
Option 1: Options Analysis Worksheets
3 .1 Description of the Risk Control………………………………………………………11
3.2 Mechanism of Action (How/ why is this expected to work?)……………….11
3.3 Stakeholder Identification …………………………………………………………… 12
3.4 Force Field Analysis…………………………………………………………………… 12
3.5 Implementation Planning…………………………………………………………….. 13
3.6 Sustainment Planning…………………………………………………………………. 13
3.7 Summative Evaluation Planning…………………………………………………… 14
3.8 Risk Control Score……………………………………………………………………… 14
Option 2: Options Analysis Worksheets
3.1 Description of the Risk Control…………………………………………………….. 15
3.2 Mechanism of Action (How/ why is this expected to work?)……………… 15
3.3 Stakeholder Identification……………………………………………………………. 16
3.4 Force Field Analysis…………………………………………………………………… 16
3.5 Implementation Planning…………………………………………………………….. 17
3.6 Sustainment Planning…………………………………………………………………. 17
3.7 Summative Evaluation Planning…………………………………………………… 18
3.8 Risk Control Score……………………………………………………………………… 18
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Option 3: Options Analysis Worksheets
3.1 Description of the Risk Control…………………………………………………….. 19
3.2 Mechanism of Action (How/ why is this expected to work?)……………… 19
3.3 Stakeholder Identification …………………………………………………………… 20
3.4 Force Field Analysis…………………………………………………………………… 20
3.5 Implementation Planning…………………………………………………………….. 21
3.6 Sustainment Planning…………………………………………………………………. 21
3.7 Summative Evaluation Planning…………………………………………………… 22
3.8 Risk Control Score……………………………………………………………………… 22
Option 4: Options Analysis Worksheets
3.1 Description of the Risk Control…………………………………………………….. 23
3.2 Mechanism of Action (How/ why is this expected to work?)……………… 23
3.3 Stakeholder Identification …………………………………………………………… 24
3.4 Force Field Analysis…………………………………………………………………… 24
3.5 Implementation Planning…………………………………………………………….. 25
3.6 Sustainment Planning…………………………………………………………………. 25
3.7 Summative Evaluation Planning…………………………………………………… 26
3.8 Risk Control Score……………………………………………………………………… 26
Option 5: Options Analysis Worksheets
3.1 Description of the Risk Control…………………………………………………….. 27
3.2 Mechanism of Action (How/ why is this expected to work?)……………… 27
3.3 Stakeholder Identification …………………………………………………………… 28
3.4 Force Field Analysis…………………………………………………………………… 28
3.5 Implementation Planning…………………………………………………………….. 29
3.6 Sustainment Planning…………………………………………………………………. 29
3.7 Summative Evaluation Planning…………………………………………………… 30
3.8 Risk Control Score……………………………………………………………………… 30
Options Evaluation Matrix……………………………………………………………………. 31
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The Process for Active Risk Control
This toolkit is designed to be used as part of a broader approach to Active Risk Control, based on the Process for Active Risk Control (PARC). One key feature of both is a focus on stakeholder communication.
Risk controls are more likely to succeed if those who will be involved are actively encouraged to provide input. The PARC is closely modeled on the Risk Management Process from ISO 31000 and is intended as
an expansion of the Risk Treatment step in that process.
Establish the Context
Options assessment
Analyze risk control options
Evaluate risk control options
Select risk control
Monitoring and review
Communication and consultation
Generate risk control options
Implement risk controls
Sustain risk control
Evaluate outcome
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1.0 Background – Problem Framing
In this section, you will describe the risk to be controlled, translate the potential causes & contributing factors into solution-neutral problem statements, and define the criteria for successful control of this risk
1.1 Risk to be controlled, and potential causes / contributing factors as described in the risk assessment
1.2 Restate the risk and causes / contributing factors as solution-neutral problem statements
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1.0 Background – Problem Framing
In this section, you will describe the risk to be controlled, translate the potential causes & contributing factors into solution-neutral problem statements, and define the criteria for successful control of this risk
1.3 Criteria for Success
Define successful control of this risk. The definition should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bounded)
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2.0 Generating Options for Active Risk Control (GO-ARC)
This structured brainstorming technique will help you generate a broader and stronger pool of risk control options to choose from
2.1 Eliminate the Hazard or the Target (Elimination)
Elimination can mean transferring the risk to another entity, substituting a less hazardous
process, material medication, etc., or simply not using the hazardous process / materials, not
delivering the hazardous service, etc.
Risk Control Options
Examples include:
–Transferring the risk of drug preparation from the ward to the pharmacy through unit dosing,
or to the pharmaceutical company by procuring pre-filled syringes
–Substituting less dangerous drugs or other treatments
–Closing a low-volume ED where doctors are not getting enough practice to maintain their
surgical skills
–No longer serving psychiatric patients, if elopement cannot be controlled
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2.0 Generating Options for Active Risk Control (GO-ARC)
This structured brainstorming technique will help you generate a broader and stronger pool of risk control options to choose from
2.2 Design Controls
With a focus on physical barriers, isolation, forcing functions, human factors, and failsafe design,
design controls improve safety without relying on people to do the right thing.
Risk Control Options
Examples include:
–Walls or locked doors
–Isolation: Not just of patients, but also of processes
–Complete automation, or partial automation with forcing functions
(e.g. software that prevents ordering a 10X overdose)
–Human factors / usability improvements like changing the layout of crash carts with
standardized compartments so materials are easy to find
–New or standardized equipment –with usability testing first
–Failsafe/mistakeproof design (e.g. oxygen connectors that won’t connect to the anesthetic
gas lines)
–Permanent location changes
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2.0 Generating Options for Active Risk Control (GO-ARC)
This structured brainstorming technique will help you generate a broader and stronger pool of risk control options to choose from
2.3 Policies, procedures, training and other controls that depend on people taking the
correct actions
Risk Control Options
Examples include:
–New or revised policies / procedures
–Checklists, signs, quick reference guides, and other memory aids
–Double-checking
–Automation without forcing functions (e.g. moving to computerized physician order entry without
any forcing functions to prevent an order for 10x the correct dose)
–Patient safety alerts
–Awareness and persuasion campaigns
–Training and education
Note: S
ome studies have found that risk controls based on training and education may actually
tend to make things worse; it is probably best to be sure there is a genuine training need
before selecting this approach.
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2.0 Generating Options for Active Risk Control (GO-ARC)
This structured brainstorming technique will help you generate a broader and stronger pool of risk control options to choose from
2.4 Detection / Situational Awareness
These risk controls focus on knowing that something is going wrong, or is likely to do so, in time
to prevent it, or reduce its impact.
Risk Control Options
Hierarchy
(Elim,
Design,
Admin)
Risk Control Options
Hierarchy
(Elim,
Design,
Admin)
Examples include:
–Observation, continuous or intermittent (e.g., hourly nursing rounds)
–Remote monitoring (e.g. telemetry, CCTV, RFID)
–Clinical alarms (ideally with usability testing first)
–Asking the patient to alert you if specific signs / symptoms occur
–Use of “daily goals” and/or multidisciplinary rounds so the care team knows the treatment
objectives for each patient
–Post-discharge follow-up
–Auditing, surveys
–“Near miss” reporting
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2.0 Generating Options for Active Risk Control (GO-ARC)
This structured brainstorming technique will help you generate a broader and stronger pool of risk control options to choose from
2.5 Preparedness
Preparedness is the state of being ready for predictable risks. Risk controls in this category
involve having a response ready to go if the risk occurs. It means more than having a plan: It
also means having the resources available and ready to be used to implement that plan.
Risk Control Options
Hierarchy
(Elim,
Design,
Admin)
Risk Control Options
Hierarchy
(Elim,
Design,
Admin)
Examples include:
–If a surgery is likely to lead to significant blood loss, making sure that matching blood is
available and staged in an appropriate location for use
–Developing emergency operations plans detailing the response to events like severe flu
pandemics, evacuations, active shooter scenarios, etc.
–Testing equipment shortly before use
–Identifying / training backups for important people and for important equipment (and ensuring
people are trained to use the backup)
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 1 (Option 1)
3.1 Description of the Risk Control
Briefly describe what will be done, where and by whom, how long it will take, and how success will be defined and measured.
3.2 Mechanism of Action (How/ why is this expected to work?)
Briefly describe the hazard (potential root cause or contributing factor) the risk control addresses, and how the risk control is expected to reduce risk.
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 2 (Option 1)
3.3 Stakeholder Identification
Identify key stakeholders (groups and/or individuals). Include those who will implement this risk control, as well as those whose work will affect, or be affected by, the risk control
3.4 Force Field Analysis
Briefly describe the forces acting for and against the implementation and lasting success of this risk control (i.e., strengths / weaknesses, barriers / facilitators)
Forces in Favor of Success
Forces Against Success
Success
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 3 (Option 1)
3.5 Implementation Planning
Briefly describe how the risk control will be implemented and how successful implementation will be
measured.
3.6 Sustainment Planning
Briefly describe how the risk control will be sustained and how successful sustainment will be measured
(developmental evaluation).
3.5.1 Briefly describe the resources required for implementation
3.6.1 Briefly describe the resources required for sustainment
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 4 (Option 1)
3.7 Summative Evaluation Planning
Briefly describe how outcomes will be measured.
3.8 Risk Control Score
The formula is RCS = [(A-B+C)(D)(E/2)]/F
A. Risk Reduction
Risk reduction as a result of the risk control
(Not counting side effects)
Score 1-6 (1 = negligible; 6 = very significant)
1
B. Negative Side Effects
New risks introduced as a result of the risk control
Score 1-6 (1 = negligible; 6 = very significant)
1
C. Positive Side Effects
Additional risks reduced as a result of the risk control; other positive benefits (e.g., savings)
Score 1-6 (1 = negligible; 6 = very significant)
3
D. Robustness
Score 1-3
1 = Administrative Control;
2 = Design Control;
3 = Elimination of the Hazard or the Target
2
E. Ease of Use
How easy will it be to use this risk control, taking into account implementation,
sustainment, evaluation?
Score 1-6 (1 = very difficult; 6 = very easy)
3.7.1 Briefly describe the resources required for summative evaluation
6
F. Cost
How much will this risk control cost, taking into account implementation,
sustainment, evaluation?
Score 1-6 (1 = very inexpensive; 6 = very expensive)
1
G. Risk Control Score (RCS)
The RCS provides initial guidance on prioritizing risk control options.
18.00
List negative side effects
List positive side effects
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 1 (Option 2)
3.1 Description of the Risk Control
Briefly describe what will be done, where and by whom, how long it will take, and how success will be defined and measured.
3.2 Mechanism of Action (How/ why is this expected to work?)
Briefly describe the hazard (potential root cause or contributing factor) the risk control addresses, and how the risk control is expected to reduce risk.
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 2 (Option 2)
3.3 Stakeholder Identification
Identify key stakeholders (groups and/or individuals). Include those who will implement this risk control, as well as those whose work will affect, or be affected by, the risk control
3.4 Force Field Analysis
Briefly describe the forces acting for and against the implementation and lasting success of this risk control (i.e., strengths / weaknesses, barriers / facilitators)
Forces in Favor of Success
Forces Against Success
Success
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 3 (Option 2)
3.5 Implementation Planning
Briefly describe how the risk control will be implemented and how successful implementation will be
measured.
3.6 Sustainment Planning
Briefly describe how the risk control will be sustained and how successful sustainment will be measured
(developmental evaluation).
3.5.1 Briefly describe the resources required for implementation
3.6.1 Briefly describe the resources required for sustainment
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 4 (Option 2)
3.7 Summative Evaluation Planning
Briefly describe how outcomes will be measured.
3.8 Risk Control Score
The formula is RCS = [(A-B+C)(D)(E/2)]/F
A. Risk Reduction
Risk reduction as a result of the risk control
(Not counting side effects)
Score 1-6 (1 = negligible; 6 = very significant)
1
B. Negative Side Effects
New risks introduced as a result of the risk control
Score 1-6 (1 = negligible; 6 = very significant)
2
C. Positive Side Effects
Additional risks reduced as a result of the risk control; other positive benefits (e.g., savings)
Score 1-6 (1 = negligible; 6 = very significant)
3
D. Robustness
Score 1-3
1 = Administrative Control;
2 = Design Control;
3 = Elimination of the Hazard or the Target
2
E. Ease of Use
How easy will it be to use this risk control, taking into account implementation,
sustainment, evaluation?
Score 1-6 (1 = very difficult; 6 = very easy)
3.7.1 Briefly describe the resources required for summative evaluation
4
F. Cost
How much will this risk control cost, taking into account implementation,
sustainment, evaluation?
Score 1-6 (1 = very inexpensive; 6 = very expensive)
3
G. Risk Control Score (RCS)
The RCS provides initial guidance on prioritizing risk control options.
2.67
List negative side effects
List positive side effects
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 1 (Option 3)
3.1 Description of the Risk Control
Briefly describe what will be done, where and by whom, how long it will take, and how success will be defined and measured.
3.2 Mechanism of Action (How/ why is this expected to work?)
Briefly describe the hazard (potential root cause or contributing factor) the risk control addresses, and how the risk control is expected to reduce risk.
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 2 (Option 3)
3.3 Stakeholder Identification
Identify key stakeholders (groups and/or individuals). Include those who will implement this risk control, as well as those whose work will affect, or be affected by, the risk control
3.4 Force Field Analysis
Briefly describe the forces acting for and against the implementation and lasting success of this risk control (i.e., strengths / weaknesses, barriers / facilitators)
Forces in Favor of Success
Forces Against Success
Success
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 3 (Option 3)
3.5 Implementation Planning
Briefly describe how the risk control will be implemented and how successful implementation will be
measured.
3.6 Sustainment Planning
Briefly describe how the risk control will be sustained and how successful sustainment will be measured
(developmental evaluation).
3.5.1 Briefly describe the resources required for implementation
3.6.1 Briefly describe the resources required for sustainment
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 4 (Option 3)
3.7 Summative Evaluation Planning
Briefly describe how outcomes will be measured.
3.8 Risk Control Score
The formula is RCS = [(A-B+C)(D)(E/2)]/F
A. Risk Reduction
Risk reduction as a result of the risk control
(Not counting side effects)
Score 1-6 (1 = negligible; 6 = very significant)
1
B. Negative Side Effects
New risks introduced as a result of the risk control
Score 1-6 (1 = negligible; 6 = very significant)
2
C. Positive Side Effects
Additional risks reduced as a result of the risk control; other positive benefits (e.g., savings)
Score 1-6 (1 = negligible; 6 = very significant)
3
D. Robustness
Score 1-3
1 = Administrative Control;
2 = Design Control;
3 = Elimination of the Hazard or the Target
2
E. Ease of Use
How easy will it be to use this risk control, taking into account implementation,
sustainment, evaluation?
Score 1-6 (1 = very difficult; 6 = very easy)
3.7.1 Briefly describe the resources required for summative evaluation
4
F. Cost
How much will this risk control cost, taking into account implementation,
sustainment, evaluation?
Score 1-6 (1 = very inexpensive; 6 = very expensive)
3
G. Risk Control Score (RCS)
The RCS provides initial guidance on prioritizing risk control options.
2.67
List negative side effects
List positive side effects
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 1 (Option 4)
3.1 Description of the Risk Control
Briefly describe what will be done, where and by whom, how long it will take, and how success will be defined and measured.
3.2 Mechanism of Action (How/ why is this expected to work?)
Briefly describe the hazard (potential root cause or contributing factor) the risk control addresses, and how the risk control is expected to reduce risk.
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 2 (Option 4)
3.3 Stakeholder Identification
Identify key stakeholders (groups and/or individuals). Include those who will implement this risk control, as well as those whose work will affect, or be affected by, the risk control
3.4 Force Field Analysis
Briefly describe the forces acting for and against the implementation and lasting success of this risk control (i.e., strengths / weaknesses, barriers / facilitators)
Forces in Favor of Success
Forces Against Success
Success
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 3 (Option 4)
3.5 Implementation Planning
Briefly describe how the risk control will be implemented and how successful implementation will be
measured.
3.6 Sustainment Planning
Briefly describe how the risk control will be sustained and how successful sustainment will be measured
(developmental evaluation).
3.5.1 Briefly describe the resources required for implementation
3.6.1 Briefly describe the resources required for sustainment
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Worksheet 4 (Option 4)
3.7 Summative Evaluation Planning
Briefly describe how outcomes will be measured.
3.8 Risk Control Score
The formula is RCS = [(A-B+C)(D)(E/2)]/F
A. Risk Reduction
Risk reduction as a result of the risk control
(Not counting side effects)
Score 1-6 (1 = negligible; 6 = very significant)
1
B. Negative Side Effects
New risks introduced as a result of the risk control
Score 1-6 (1 = negligible; 6 = very significant)
2
C. Positive Side Effects
Additional risks reduced as a result of the risk control; other positive benefits (e.g., savings)
Score 1-6 (1 = negligible; 6 = very significant)
3
D. Robustness
Score 1-3
1 = Administrative Control;
2 = Design Control;
3 = Elimination of the Hazard or the Target
2
E. Ease of Use
How easy will it be to use this risk control, taking into account implementation,
sustainment, evaluation?
Score 1-6 (1 = very difficult; 6 = very easy)
3.7.1 Briefly describe the resources required for summative evaluation
4
F. Cost
How much will this risk control cost, taking into account implementation,
sustainment, evaluation?
Score 1-6 (1 = very inexpensive; 6 = very expensive)
3
G. Risk Control Score (RCS)
The RCS provides initial guidance on prioritizing risk control options.
2.67
List negative side effects
List positive side effects
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 1 (Option 5)
3.1 Description of the Risk Control
Briefly describe what will be done, where and by whom, how long it will take, and how success will be defined and measured.
3.2 Mechanism of Action (How/ why is this expected to work?)
Briefly describe the hazard (potential root cause or contributing factor) the risk control addresses, and how the risk control is expected to reduce risk.
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 2 (Option 5)
3.3 Stakeholder Identification
Identify key stakeholders (groups and/or individuals). Include those who will implement this risk control, as well as those whose work will affect, or be affected by, the risk control
3.4 Force Field Analysis
Briefly describe the forces acting for and against the implementation and lasting success of this risk control (i.e., strengths / weaknesses, barriers / facilitators)
Forces in Favor of Success
Forces Against Success
Success
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3.0 Options Analysis Worksheets
Worksheet 3 (Option 5)
3.5 Implementation Planning
Briefly describe how the risk control will be implemented and how successful implementation will be
measured.
3.6 Sustainment Planning
Briefly describe how the risk control will be sustained and how successful sustainment will be measured
(developmental evaluation).
3.5.1 Briefly describe the resources required for implementation
3.6.1 Briefly describe the resources required for sustainment
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Worksheet 4 (Option 5)
3.7 Summative Evaluation Planning
Briefly describe how outcomes will be measured.
3.8 Risk Control Score
The formula is RCS = [(A-B+C)(D)(E/2)]/F
A. Risk Reduction
Risk reduction as a result of the risk control
(Not counting side effects)
Score 1-6 (1 = negligible; 6 = very significant)
1
B. Negative Side Effects
New risks introduced as a result of the risk control
Score 1-6 (1 = negligible; 6 = very significant)
1
C. Positive Side Effects
Additional risks reduced as a result of the risk control; other positive benefits (e.g., savings)
Score 1-6 (1 = negligible; 6 = very significant)
3
D. Robustness
Score 1-3
1 = Administrative Control;
2 = Design Control;
3 = Elimination of the Hazard or the Target
2
E. Ease of Use
How easy will it be to use this risk control, taking into account implementation,
sustainment, evaluation?
Score 1-6 (1 = very difficult; 6 = very easy)
3.7.1 Briefly describe the resources required for summative evaluation
4
F. Cost
How much will this risk control cost, taking into account implementation,
sustainment, evaluation?
Score 1-6 (1 = very inexpensive; 6 = very expensive)
3
G. Risk Control Score (RCS)
The RCS provides initial guidance on prioritizing risk control options.
4.00
List negative side effects
List positive side effects
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4.0 Options Evaluation Matrix
Present risk control recommendations in ranked order, from highest to lowest priority, and illustrate the relationship between the risk controls and the hazards identified in Section 1.2 (Background 1)
Hazards
Risk Control Options
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membership
group of