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A starting point for Risk Assessment: The Fault Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Conference ·
OSTI ID:10160185
This paper describes and discusses a basic safety analysis technique which may be useful for the beginning process of Risk Assessment and Risk Management. The technique uses judgmental factors on the part of analysts rather than dependence upon numerical techniques associated with more detailed analysis. The basic technique is presented and coupled to risk charts which may vary depending upon the intent of the analysis and the output required for the particular situation. Some variations are included to show how the technique may be used for prioritization of competing resources for necessary work.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
10160185
Report Number(s):
SAND--94-1356C; CONF-940788--1; ON: DE94013792; BR: GB0103012
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English