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