Risk Picture—Definitions and Characteristics

Jan-Erik Vinnem () and Willy Røed ()
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Jan-Erik Vinnem: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Willy Røed: University of Stavanger

Chapter 2 in Offshore Risk Assessment Vol. 1, 2020, pp 25-75 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter presents the definitions of risk, the various elements of risk, and how to present the various dimensions of risk. Uncertainties are discussed based on a Bayesian perspective, and finally are some basic modelling concepts introduced, such as defence in depth, barriers, root causes and Risk Influencing Factors.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4471-7444-8_2

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