Abstract
The question on ''How safe is safe enough'' is being responded presently by deterministic criteria. Probabilistic criteria in support to more rational and less emotional decisions in regulatory and licensing issues, rationalization of resource allocation and research prioritization, among others, have a potential which is only marginally being explored. This paper discussed PSA limitations and proposes three areas for the use of PSA in decision making, namely: preventing accidents, mitigating accidents, and defining regulatory requirements. Current activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency in these areas are mentioned. PSA studies depict clearly the uncertainties and this is viewed as a positive aspect, which is unique to the use of probabilistic methods.
Citation Formats
Niehaus, F, and Lederman, L.
PSA as a tool for decision making.
Netherlands: N. p.,
1986.
Web.
Niehaus, F, & Lederman, L.
PSA as a tool for decision making.
Netherlands.
Niehaus, F, and Lederman, L.
1986.
"PSA as a tool for decision making."
Netherlands.
@misc{etde_5290895,
title = {PSA as a tool for decision making}
author = {Niehaus, F, and Lederman, L}
abstractNote = {The question on ''How safe is safe enough'' is being responded presently by deterministic criteria. Probabilistic criteria in support to more rational and less emotional decisions in regulatory and licensing issues, rationalization of resource allocation and research prioritization, among others, have a potential which is only marginally being explored. This paper discussed PSA limitations and proposes three areas for the use of PSA in decision making, namely: preventing accidents, mitigating accidents, and defining regulatory requirements. Current activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency in these areas are mentioned. PSA studies depict clearly the uncertainties and this is viewed as a positive aspect, which is unique to the use of probabilistic methods.}
journal = []
volume = {93:2/3}
place = {Netherlands}
year = {1986}
month = {May}
}
title = {PSA as a tool for decision making}
author = {Niehaus, F, and Lederman, L}
abstractNote = {The question on ''How safe is safe enough'' is being responded presently by deterministic criteria. Probabilistic criteria in support to more rational and less emotional decisions in regulatory and licensing issues, rationalization of resource allocation and research prioritization, among others, have a potential which is only marginally being explored. This paper discussed PSA limitations and proposes three areas for the use of PSA in decision making, namely: preventing accidents, mitigating accidents, and defining regulatory requirements. Current activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency in these areas are mentioned. PSA studies depict clearly the uncertainties and this is viewed as a positive aspect, which is unique to the use of probabilistic methods.}
journal = []
volume = {93:2/3}
place = {Netherlands}
year = {1986}
month = {May}
}