áhættustig
Áhættustig is the level or degree of hazard or risk associated with a situation, substance, or environment. The term is used in Icelandic to convey how likely harm is and how severe it could be, and it is commonly employed by authorities and organisations responsible for safety, health, and environmental protection. The word combines áhætta (hazard, danger) with stig (level or degree).
Applications of áhættustig span a wide range of domains, including public health, chemical safety, workplace safety,
Determination of an áhættustig typically relies on risk assessment methods that weigh both the likelihood of
Limitations include dependence on data quality and timeliness, potential subjectivity in assessment, and the possibility that
See also: hazard, risk assessment, safety warning, public health communication.