Risk : an introduction : the concepts of risk, danger and chance /
Ale, Ben J. M.
Risk : an introduction : the concepts of risk, danger and chance / Ben Ale. - First edition - x, 134 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
business bookfair2016
Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-132) and index.
1. Introduction. Why We Take Risks. The Essence of Risk. Safety Science. Security and Safety. Technological Risk. Scientific Definition 2. Cause and Consequence. Probability. Systems and Interfaces 3. The System. The Intestines. Using the System. Lifecycle. Mitigation. Quantified Risk Assessment 4. The Development of an Accident. Management of Risk. Unsafe Acts and Unsafe Design 5. Occupational Accidents. Aviation. Human Error Probability. No Data but Still Knowledge 6. Taking Risks. Risk Metrics. Risk Acceptability and Criteria. Cost-Benefit Analysis. Setting Standards. Framing. Nuclear Waste. Discourse. Risky Decisions
Investments, global warming and crossing the road - risk is a factor embedded in our everyday lives but do we really understand what it means, how it is quantified and how decisions are made? This title explains the concepts, methods and procedures for risk analysis. It also offers an understanding of risk perception, assessment and management.
9780415490894 (hbk) 0415490898 (hbk) 9780415490900 (pbk) 0415490901 (pbk) 9780203879122 (ebk) 0203879120 (ebk)
2008044873
Risk management.
Decision making.
HD61 / .A418 2009
658.155 / A.B.R
Risk : an introduction : the concepts of risk, danger and chance / Ben Ale. - First edition - x, 134 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
business bookfair2016
Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-132) and index.
1. Introduction. Why We Take Risks. The Essence of Risk. Safety Science. Security and Safety. Technological Risk. Scientific Definition 2. Cause and Consequence. Probability. Systems and Interfaces 3. The System. The Intestines. Using the System. Lifecycle. Mitigation. Quantified Risk Assessment 4. The Development of an Accident. Management of Risk. Unsafe Acts and Unsafe Design 5. Occupational Accidents. Aviation. Human Error Probability. No Data but Still Knowledge 6. Taking Risks. Risk Metrics. Risk Acceptability and Criteria. Cost-Benefit Analysis. Setting Standards. Framing. Nuclear Waste. Discourse. Risky Decisions
Investments, global warming and crossing the road - risk is a factor embedded in our everyday lives but do we really understand what it means, how it is quantified and how decisions are made? This title explains the concepts, methods and procedures for risk analysis. It also offers an understanding of risk perception, assessment and management.
9780415490894 (hbk) 0415490898 (hbk) 9780415490900 (pbk) 0415490901 (pbk) 9780203879122 (ebk) 0203879120 (ebk)
2008044873
Risk management.
Decision making.
HD61 / .A418 2009
658.155 / A.B.R