| Document ID (ISN) | 75636 |
| CIS number |
00-1493 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-85404-554-6 |
| Year |
1998 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Hurst N.W. |
| Title |
Risk assessment - The human dimension |
| Bibliographic information |
The Royal Society of Chemistry, Thomas Graham House, Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 4WF, United Kingdom, 1998. xxi, 101p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. |
| Abstract |
The interactions between systems and cultures, individual human behaviour and industrial equipment, and their implications for risk assessment are discussed. The complexity of risk as a concept in decision-making is emphasized. Conclusions are discussed in terms of the subjective-objective debate in risk assessment. Finally, important issues for further study in risk assessment are proposed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
human factors; human failure; hazard evaluation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
safety consciousness; psychology of accidents; research; safety analysis; plant safety organization; psychology of accident prevention |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Stress, psychosocial factors
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Psychological factors
Risk evaluation
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