ALARP Justification
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An ALARP justification for a risk is made when it is demonstrated, through the use of cost benefit analysis. that the costs associated with the implementation of additional risk controls are grossly disproportionate to the benefits returned.
If proposed risk control(s) are rejected on the basis of a cost benefit analysis and the rejected control(s) are identified as a good practice, then at least one of the following will need to be demonstrated.
| • | The cost of implementation is significantly more disproportionate than what would normally be considered gross for the risk. |
| • | The alternative(s) are at least as effective as the proposed measure. |
| • | The health and safety risk associated with the implementation of the measure is unacceptable. |
See Calculating Cost for more information to justify the cost of Control.