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Parandusmeetmed, or remedial measures, are actions taken to repair, mitigate, or address defects, deficiencies, or hazards in physical systems, processes, or environments. The term is widely used in civil engineering, environmental management, product safety, and regulatory contexts. Remedies can include structural repairs, replacements, retrofits, design changes, and operational controls aimed at restoring safety, functionality, or compliance and reducing risk.

Remedial measures cover repair work, material replacement, system upgrades, monitoring programs, and administrative controls. They may also involve environmental remediation, performance improvements, or process changes designed to lower the probability or impact of a problem. Remedial actions are typically distinguished from preventive measures by targeting existing issues rather than potential ones.

Implementation generally follows a cycle: problem detection, risk assessment, selection and planning of remedial actions, budgeting and procurement, execution, verification of effectiveness, and ongoing monitoring. In regulated contexts, remedial measures often require approvals, permits, documentation, and reporting, with accountability assigned to owners, operators, or responsible authorities.

Common applications include upgrading aging infrastructure to avert failures, cleaning up contaminated sites, recalls or retrofits to address product flaws, and applying patches or configuration changes in information systems to close security gaps.

In many jurisdictions, remedial measures are mandated by law, consent orders, or regulatory actions. Costs may be borne by responsible parties, insurers, or public programs, and implementation often involves stakeholders from industry, government, and the community.

Related concepts include environmental remediation, risk management, compliance, and preventive measures.