NEBOSH Practice Test

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What does ALARP stand for?

As low as realistically possible
As low as reasonably practicable
As low as regulatory permitted
As limited as required for prevention

The correct answer is: As low as reasonably practicable

ALARP stands for "As low as reasonably practicable." This principle is a fundamental component in risk management, especially in health and safety legislation, and it involves balancing the level of risk against the time, trouble, and cost involved in taking measures to reduce that risk. The idea behind ALARP is that safety measures should be implemented and costs should be incurred only when the benefits of reduced risk outweigh those costs. By focusing on what is "reasonably practicable," this principle recognizes that it is not always feasible or possible to eliminate all risks, but rather strives to minimize risks to a level that is acceptable by considering the available resources, technology, and other contextual factors. It's a pragmatic approach that emphasizes the importance of making safety decisions based on the reasonableness of actions rather than perfect outcomes. The other options, while they contain components of safety principles, do not accurately reflect the meaning of ALARP as understood in risk management contexts.