Risk Analysis
u DEFINITION: An estimation of the consequences
associated with particular errors.
l Includes estimate of probability
u i.e., risk = p(error)*consequences(error)
l Can be any sort of risk
u e.g., loss of life, money, etc.
l Must estimate significance of these various consequences
u Used to assist many types of decisions:
l Estimates of safety
l Estimates of probable success
l Types of training to use to help operators not to miss
important errors