Historical perspectives on risk for large-scale technological systems.

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Baldewicz, W

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TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: NOV 1974Description: 173p., 4 appendices, 19 figs, 65 tables, 107 refsReport number: GI-39416; NSF-RA-X-74-048; PB-261 865; UCLA-ENG-7485Subject(s):

Subject: An empirical study of historical trends in the risks sustained by participating populations for various large-scale technological systems is presented. Results are reported for three system categorizations: natural hazards, man-made hazards, and occupational hazards. A new model is introduced that avoids problems associated with assessing the value of human life in risk-benefit decision making. The model treats risk in terms of loss of life expectancy.

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An empirical study of historical trends in the risks sustained by participating populations for various large-scale technological systems is presented. Results are reported for three system categorizations: natural hazards, man-made hazards, and occupational hazards. A new model is introduced that avoids problems associated with assessing the value of human life in risk-benefit decision making. The model treats risk in terms of loss of life expectancy.

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