Risk Analysis | Notion

Risks When Used Correctly

Risk	Mitigation
Banging design into hard surfaces or dropping the device while using it may cause damage to the design.	- Inform user that they must keep design in case at all times. Also inform user that the design is rather fragile and may break if it makes heavy contact with a hard surface.

Risk	Mitigation
If the wearable accessory is applied to a non-human animal, or to a human with certain medical or physical conditions, the accessory can falsely detect panic attacks	- Instruct the user to not apply the device to any animals

Provide a list of conditions where the device should not be worn | | If worn during exercise, there may be a false panic attack alert. The device may also fall and become damaged. | - Tell user that the design must not be worn during exercise to prevent the device from obtaining any damage. Additionally, alert the user that results obtained from the design immediately after exercise does not always indicate signs of an incoming panic attack. |

Risk	Mitigation
The device can be used maliciously to overload and constantly alert the wired hub of non-existent panic attacks, by shining the proper infrared light at the wireless receiver	- Promote social norms and ethics that discourage malicious behavior

Enforce rules and/or surveillance/monitoring around the wireless receivers and their usage | | If disposed of incorrectly, the elements (microcontroller, LEDs, etc.) contained in the design may have an adverse effect on the environment. The harmful chemicals and metals contained in the design would seep into the ground, infecting the soil. | Ensure proper disposal of design. Inform the user that when the design reaches the end of its life it must be disposed of by bring it to a local E-waste drop-off. |

Risk	Mitigation
Due to the Lazarus theory of emotion, a falsely predicted panic attack might create a feedback loop which leads the user into having a real panic attack	- Tell the user that the predictions may not be completely accurate

Give them encouragements, positive affirmations, and breathing strategies to calm down | | Design will malfunction if put under water and users may experience a slight shock if in contact with the microcontroller | Inform user that the design is not meant to be anywhere near water. | | If the jumper wires between the board and the sensors disconnect, | |