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element. This is true of the earlier process elements, where identification of the work and

hazards, creation of the teams, and establishment of protocols are closely related and

interdependent. Hence in Figure 1, these elements are shown as being accomplished together

rather than in a stepwise linear fashion. Similarly, in later stages of the N&S Process (for

example, standards identification or confirmation), a number of factors such as the need for

different/additional team members, or the need to better define the work and hazards may arise

that will require revisiting one or more of the earlier process elements. In addition,

considerations of feasibility can lead to iteration. Such iterations should be expected as part of

a robust, properly operating N&S Process application.