The Four Principles of Inherently Safer Design (ISD): A Practical Guide to Risk Reduction
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This document provides a detailed introduction to Inherently Safer Design (ISD), a proactive risk management approach that focuses on eliminating or reducing hazards at their source rather than relying on protective systems and controls. It explains the four fundamental principles of inherently safer design: Minimize, Substitute, Moderate, and Simplify. Each principle is supported with practical industrial examples demonstrating how safer processes, equipment, materials, and operating conditions can reduce risks to people, property, and the environment.
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