PD ISO GUIDE 73:2009

Foreword
Introduction
Scope
1 Terms relating to risk
2 Terms relating to risk management
3 Terms relating to the risk management process
Bibliography
Alphabetical index
French alphabetical index (Index alphabétique)

Gives the definitions of generic terms related to risk management.

This Guide provides the definitions of generic terms related to risk management. It aims to encourage a mutual and consistent understanding of, and a coherent approach to, the description of activities relating to the management of risk, and the use of uniform risk management terminology in processes and frameworks dealing with the management of risk.

This Guide is intended to be used by:

• those engaged in managing risks,

• those who are involved in activities of ISO and IEC, and

• developers of national or sector-specific standards, guides, procedures and codes of practice relating to the management of risk.

For principles and guidelines on risk management, reference is made to ISO31000:2009.