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Environmental Risk Assessment in Environmental Planning

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What is the purpose of risk characterization in the context described?

To calculate the risk ratio using PEC/PNEC values

To identify potential options for evaluation (correct)

To assess the risks to remote marine areas

To grade the level of risk in a situation

When is qualitative risk characterization preferred over quantitative risk characterization?

When PECs or PNECs cannot be calculated (correct)

When calculating PEC/PNEC ratios

When predicting toxic effects of chemicals

When assessing risks to remote marine areas

What is the main focus of risk recognition in safety and health management?

Assessing toxic effects of chemicals

Calculating risk ratios

Implementing safety and health measures (correct)

Grading the level of risk

In quantitative risk characterization, what does the risk ratio (PEC/PNEC) calculation compare?

Predicted environmental concentration to predicted no-effect concentration (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the grading system provided, what does a grade 3 indicate?

Medium to high risk (D) Signup and view all the answers

What action is required for a situation classified as 'Extreme/High Risk'?

Immediate action to stop work (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an environmental risk assessment?

To identify potential hazards and evaluate the risks they pose to the environment (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the key steps in carrying out an environmental risk assessment?

Conducting extensive environmental testing and monitoring (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'risk' refer to in the context of environmental risk assessment?

The probability of an adverse outcome or event occurring (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the definition of 'environment' in the context of environmental risk assessment?

It encompasses the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the environmental risk assessment process involves implementing measures to reduce identified risks?

Recording the results of the assessment and implementing precautions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what is the primary reason for a business to conduct an environmental risk assessment?

To assess the likelihood of causing harm to the environment (A) Signup and view all the answers