Abstract
The author discusses how the concept of risk is perceived differently by the scientist and the man in the street, and mentions the problems that this can sometimes pose for the regulator. He also gives examples of inconsistencies and contradictions in various areas of risk management. He concludes by noting that so-called accidents usually do not occur by chance, but that system or component failures are always due to some form of human error. The objective of risk management is to ensure, by a process of rigorous analysis, that both the probability and consequences of such failures are minimized.
Citation Formats
Jennekens, J H.
Some thoughts about risk.
Canada: N. p.,
1986.
Web.
Jennekens, J H.
Some thoughts about risk.
Canada.
Jennekens, J H.
1986.
"Some thoughts about risk."
Canada.
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title = {Some thoughts about risk}
author = {Jennekens, J H}
abstractNote = {The author discusses how the concept of risk is perceived differently by the scientist and the man in the street, and mentions the problems that this can sometimes pose for the regulator. He also gives examples of inconsistencies and contradictions in various areas of risk management. He concludes by noting that so-called accidents usually do not occur by chance, but that system or component failures are always due to some form of human error. The objective of risk management is to ensure, by a process of rigorous analysis, that both the probability and consequences of such failures are minimized.}
place = {Canada}
year = {1986}
month = {May}
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