Energy risk analysis and data collection
In comparing the occupational risks for the various conventional and emerging, or nonconventional, energy technologies, many basic data sources are used, for example, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Safety Council, Department of Transportation, Railway Transportation Administration, US Coast Guard, Department of Energy, etc. However, since the various data systems collect data for their own specific purposes, great care must be taken to ensure that the data and risk analysis criteria are indeed applicable to the concerned technology and that the data can be normalized to the same basic unit before comparisons are made. The danger of using incomplete data or data collected in only one area is illustrated, and it is demonstrated that use of inadequately evaluated data can lead to errors of factors of 3 to 5. 4 figures, 3 tables.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-26
- OSTI ID:
- 5408642
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-800403-41
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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