Citation

Hope S, Eddershaw BW, Joanny L, Bjordal EN, Diack HM, Searson AH, Ortone G, Payne FG, Sedlacek KW, van Strien W. Fire Technol. 1984; 20(4): 43-56.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1984, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/BF02389992

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The report briefly describes the consecutive steps in the identification, assessment and comparison of hazards and associated risk. These techniques can be helpful in setting the priorities for the decision on measures to reduce risk.
When quantifying risk for the comparison of alternative cases, the use of a consistent data base is stressed. It is pointed out that the risk assessment techniques described in the report, although potentially valuable tools for improving overall safety performance, have short-comings particularly in dealing with human factors. A glossary is appended to define terms as they are used in this report and a list of recommended further reading is included. Part I appeared in Fire Technology, August 1984.