I know a decent amount about the risk assessment process from both my courses at UMGC and in my professional work in the asbestos abatement industry. While I have not personally had to conduct a formal risk assessment for my job, there are aspects of the process that I have to apply to my everyday work. I think that the reading differentiated between hazards and risks very well, outlining how to approach and understand the two differently. Variability, uncertainty, and bias are factors that are very difficult to avoid in risk assessment. A good way to reduce variability is to take data from a larger sample size, or to collect data over the course of time to ensure that the most standard conditions are observed. Uncertainty can be reduced by teamwork with an individual that has more knowledge/experience in the specific field that the analysis pertains to, like asking a chemist for input when looking at the hazards present in a custodian's supply closet. Bias can be reduced by working with a team of people and reviewing your data. An individualistic approach to risk assessment can result in certain things being overlooked or certain hazards being focused on when there