| Document ID (ISN) | 56892 |
| CIS number |
91-1995 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-85-356340-3 |
| Year |
1989 |
| Convention or series no. |
SRD/HSE/R 504
|
| Author(s) |
Holden P.L.
Safety and Reliability Directorate |
| Title |
Risk assessment of major hazards: A brief overview of methods and information sources |
| Bibliographic information |
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, Wigshaw Lane, Culcheth, Warrington WA3 4NE, United Kingdom, 1989. 15p. 43 ref. Price: GBP 4.00. |
| Abstract |
This report provides an introduction to the techniques of risk assessment for manufacturers having duties under the Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazards (CIMAH) Regulations (see CIS 89-1436) of the United Kingdom. Guidance is given on sources of information on the methods used to identify sources of major accidents and assess their likelihood of occurrence and potential consequences. The general approach to risk assessment and the linking together of the various models is also outlined. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; major hazards; hazard evaluation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; dangerous substances; mathematical models; explosion hazards; vapour clouds; fire hazards |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Major hazards
Risk evaluation
|
