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Taking Action |
Traditionally, implementation has been driven by regulatory agencies’ requirements. Businesses and municipalities are generally the implementers. However, the chances of success are significantly improved when other stakeholders also play key roles. Depending on the situation, action-takers may include:
- Public health agencies
- Other public agencies
- Community groups
- Citizens
- Businesses
- Industries
- Unions/workers
- Technical experts
These groups can help:
- Develop and implement a plan for taking action.
- Explain to affected communities what decision was made and why and what actions will be taken.
- Monitor progress.
A good risk management decision can be implemented effectively, expeditiously, flexibly, and with stakeholder support.
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The box "Examples of Risk Management Actions" on page 42 provides specific examples of risk management activities that stakeholders can perform or assist.
Involving stakeholders in the decision-making process, as set forth in this Framework, not only produces a better risk management decision, but also lays a foundation for stakeholder involvement in implementation. Involved stakeholders are more likely to understand and support the decision and to have developed the relationships, knowledge, communication channels, and administrative mechanisms to work together on implementing the decision. (See also, "Taking Action: San FranciscoBay.")