Áhætta
Áhætta is the Icelandic term for risk or hazard, referring to the possibility that an action, process, or environment will cause harm, loss, or undesirable outcomes. It encompasses both the likelihood of an adverse event and the severity of its consequences.
In risk management and safety sciences, áhætta is analyzed by estimating probability and impact and then prioritizing
In Icelandic policy and public discourse, áhætta is used in contexts such as occupational safety, public health,