DocumentCode
481986
Title
Risk assessment - an introduction
Author
Wain, L.J.
Author_Institution
East Midlands Trains
fYear
2008
fDate
3-7 Nov. 2008
Firstpage
209
Lastpage
214
Abstract
This paper introduces the concept of risk and identifies the statutory requirements for performing risk assessments. It discusses the differences between qualitative and quantitative risk assessments and their advantages and disadvantages. It looks at why we must undertake risk assessment and how this is encompassed within the railways safety management system.
Keywords
railway safety; risk management; qualitative risk assessment; quantitative risk assessments; railway safety management system;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
iet
Conference_Titel
Electric Traction Systems, 2008 IET Professional Development course on
Conference_Location
Manchester
ISSN
0537-9989
Print_ISBN
978-0-86341-948-5
Type
conf
Filename
4760174
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