3.1. Statistical Trends in Safety

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does risk management involve?

   Hint

   Think about how we assess things that could go wrong.

2. 2.

   Name one statistical trend in safety.

   Hint

   Think about how things have improved over time.

3. 3.

   What has happened to accident rates over the past few decades?

   • They have increased
   • They have decreased
   • They have remained the same

   Hint

   Consider what statistics say about safety improvements.

4. 4.

   Is it true that environmental pollution is increasing in many areas?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think of the news reports you’ve seen about pollution.

5. 5.

   Discuss how public perception of safety can influence policy decisions regarding health standards.

   Hint

   Think about how communities advocate for policies based on feelings of fear.

6. 6.

   Critically evaluate the long-term effects of ignoring statistical trends in personal and public safety.

   Hint

   Consider how awareness could shift if only focusing on one type of risk.