Process for Assessing Public Health Risks at Dams Graphic

Identifying Dam Activities – Taking note of the types of public activities occurring around a dam will help identify risky activities and hazardous areas the public may encounter. Identifying Potential Hazards – Identifying any potential risks or hazards occurring at the dam will help to determine what safety signage is necessary to reduce any risks to the public. Identifying Frequency/Severity of Risks – Once you have identified any risks, it is important to calculate the risk score by identifying the risk’s frequency and severity. Risk Treatment and Mitigation – Lastly, measures must be taken to reduce risk to the public through risk treatment and mitigation practices. One of these strategies is to develop and instill safety signage.