Revised | Originally Published: July 3, 2021 @ 4:24 pm
The terms Danger, Hazard, and Risk are frequently confused and conflated in early learning settings, which leads to confusion and lack of clarity. Here’s a quick rundown clarifying what each word means. Mitigating hazards involves removing or helping kids see or anticipate them and is a critical component of supporting developmentally appropriate risk-taking.
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- Danger
- Hazard
- Risk
- 5 Hazard Mitigation Strategies
- Early Learning Physical Hazard Rating Matrix
- 3 Hazard Categories
- 4 Types Of Early Learning Risk Taking
- Free Forms | Benefit And Risk Assessment
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