Example: Risk assessment identifies potential hazards before construction begins
Definition
"The risk assessment" in construction refers to the systematic process of identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing potential hazards that could cause harm or damage during a construction project. It helps ensure safety by addressing these risks before construction begins.
"The risk assessment" combines 'risk,' which originates from the Italian word 'risco' or 'rischio,' meaning danger or peril, and 'assessment,' coming from the Latin 'assessare,' meaning to evaluate or estimate. Did you know? The term became widely used in construction as safety regulations evolved to prevent accidents.
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"The risk assessment" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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