What is the level of severity for a sharp edge?

• A. Moderate - must be corrected within 90 days
• B. Mild - monitor and report
• C. Severe - must be corrected within 30 days
• D. Critical - immediate action

Answer: (C)

Sharp edges are a direct injury hazard; in NSPIRE, hazards are assigned a severity level that reflects how serious the risk is and how quickly it should be addressed. A sharp edge can cause cuts or puncture injuries if someone comes into contact with it, so it’s treated as a significant risk that requires prompt correction. The severe level corresponds to hazards that need attention within 30 days to prevent injury, which is why this edge is classified as severe. It isn’t considered critical, which would demand immediate action due to an imminent life-threatening danger, and it isn’t mild or moderate, which would imply less urgency (monitoring or a longer correction window).