preliminary risk assessment

Definitions

An initial evaluation conducted to identify potential hazards and determine the necessity for a more detailed risk analysis.

A high-level screening process used to estimate the likelihood and impact of risks early in a project or decision-making cycle.

Examples

The project manager conducted a preliminary risk assessment to identify potential obstacles before the construction phase began.

Before approving the new software deployment, the IT team completed a preliminary risk assessment to ensure data security protocols were in place.

Synonyms

initial hazard evaluation preliminary safety screening early risk appraisal baseline risk analysis pre-project risk review

Antonyms

final comprehensive risk audit post-implementation safety review conclusive risk assessment exhaustive hazard investigation terminal risk evaluation