# Safety measures

Safety measures are defined as:

* _‘a set of actions either reducing the rate of occurrence of a hazard or mitigating its consequences in order to achieve and/or maintain an acceptable level of risk.’_

Safety measure is a broad term, encompassing:

* Measures that are in place prior to the system implementation;
* New measures which might be considered for the application;
* Safety measures that are to become formal safety requirements.
