Council position

Should mHBOT Safety Standards Be Risk-Based?

Direct answer: The Council supports a risk-based approach that identifies measurable hazards, documents controls, and evaluates whether requirements scale proportionately with evidence.

This is a position for investigation, not a final equipment-classification system or replacement standard.

Editorial disclosure: Educational information only; not legal, medical, regulatory, or engineering advice. Published 2026-08-20; last reviewed 2026-08-20.

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