Modifies a noun

• precaution: The Regulations do not ban manual handling operations, but require the University to take all reasonably practicable precautions.

• proposition: However in Scotland this is not a practicable proposition: the most sensible set-up is a National Body.

• step: The Act requires " all practicable steps " to be taken to help the person.

• option: Modern washing services and modern convenient diaper designs make cloth a very practicable option for most people.

• mean: It is often seen in the context of " all practicable steps " or " best practicable means.

• measure: They would have appreciated that in considering practicable precautionary measures there might be relevant matters of which the Working Party was unaware.

Used with adjective complement

• prove: It is unlikely that the use of simulation in the assessments of patients will prove practicable in the foreseeable future.

• consider: If considered practicable the suggestions will be forwarded to the H.T. for approval and implementation.

Preposition: after

• suspension: We will restore the Service as soon as reasonably practicable after a suspension.

• receipt: Lists of applications received in other ways are also being made available as soon as is practicable after receipt.

• date: Applicants will be advised of a decision as soon as practicable after the deadline date.

Infinitive complement

• prevent: You should take action which is reasonably practicable to prevent further loss or damage.

• ensure: The union must do all that was reasonably practicable to ensure that administrative errors are minimized.

• avoid: YES NO 3 Is it reasonably practicable to avoid moving the loads?

• do: Notice of these events should be given in writing ' as soon as is practicable to do so ' .

• carry: It would be more practicable to carry out assessments of capacity at regional level.

• reduce: The new ACOP would require employers to do what was reasonable and practicable to reduce or eliminate on the job exposure to tobacco smoke.

Modifying Another Word

• reasonably: You should take action which is reasonably practicable to prevent further loss or damage.

• neither: However, an exhaustive review of systems is neither practicable nor would remain exhaustive for very long.

Preposition: in

• circumstance: What is reasonably practicable in the circumstances will depend on the facts in each case.