Risk Characterization

Running Head : RISK CHARACTERIZATION

Risk Characterization

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Risk Characterization

Introduction

The articles published by the local news focus on the benefits of proper risk assessment and risk characterization . The articles indicate what problems can arise if the risk characterization is not done in the proper context and the failure of cities in observing risk characterization properly . This explains risk characterization the benefits associated with risk characterization done in proper context and the problems and limitations in risk characterization

Risk Characterization

Must Be done In Proper Context

Risk characterization is an important part of the risk assessment process which judges findings of the risk assessment process for decision makers concerning the level and character of human health and ecological risks . Risk characterization is the last part of risk assessment and provides a summary of the findings from the risk assessment components of hazard identification , dose-response assessment and exposure assessment . Risk characterization should be done in a proper context to reveal the true risks involved in a project not in general terms for the risk managers to evaluate the ecological and human health risks more definitely . The information relating to the risk assessment should be specific and relevant to the current situation for the risk characterization to be effective . The clarity , comparability and consistency aspects of risk assessment are stressed to avoid any confusion from the results . The numerical analysis if any should be detailed with descriptive information to promote objective and stable characterization of risk...