Definition(s)


Acceptable Risk

Level of risk at which, given costs and benefits associated with risk reduction measures, no action is deemed to be warranted at a given point in time.

Sample Usage: Extremely low levels of water-borne contaminants can be deemed an acceptable risk.

Source: DHS Risk Lexicon, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2010 Edition. September 2010 Regulatory Guidance

Comments are closed.