9 February 2010 - major hazard

Jay Scott : Daily Whale : archive : 2010 : 9 February 2010

Definition of “Major Hazard” in Various Domains

aviation - You’re safe as long as nothing else goes wrong.
product safety - It’s OK as long as the regulators don’t find out.
politics - Maybe I can temporize until my term is over?

clue:

Aviation uses a five point scale from “no problem” to “you’re gonna die,” and “Major Hazard” is the middle point.

take oh take this clue away