What is the severity designation for a sharp edge that must be corrected?

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

Answer: (D)

In NSPIRE, hazards are given a severity rating to show how urgently they must be addressed based on the risk of injury or harm. A sharp edge is a definite injury risk, so it isn’t a mild or purely monitorable issue. When the guidance specifies that the hazard must be corrected within 30 days, that places it in the severe category — urgent action is required, but not an immediate life-safety emergency. By contrast, critical would require immediate action to prevent imminent danger, moderate would allow a longer remediation window (about 90 days), and mild would be something to monitor and report without an immediate repair deadline. So a sharp edge that must be corrected falls under severe, needing attention within 30 days.