Hazard life cycle

Open

Initial status after a hazard has been identified.

Controlled

Risk evaluation process has been completed and safety requirements have been established which are sufficient to control risk to an acceptable level.

Cancelled

Potential hazard is not an actual hazard or is wholly contained within another hazard so no further action is necessary.

Transferred

Hazard has been transferred to another actor who now takes the lead.

Closed

Compliance with all safety requirements related to the hazard has been demonstrated.