> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.riskbase.uk/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.riskbase.uk/glossary/action.md).

# Action

An **Action** reduces the likelihood or prevents a risk from occurring e.g. ‘Remove trailing leads from the escape route’.