Risk Perception and Analysis
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Risk perception and analysis RISK PERCEPTION AND ANALYSISAuthorName of classProfessor UniversityCity Date 1
Risk perception and analysis RISK PERCEPTION AND ANALYSISThe purpose of risk analysis is to describe in detail how an adverse incident may occur, estimating how often and the cost it has. Through the use logical diagrams reflecting the logicof the failures and processes that lead to such incidences occurring (Modarres, 2006). This structured method gives insight on the smallest of details on the occurrence process and waysof directing control measures on specified predictable processes. In this paper, we will cover various concepts of risk analysis by answering structure questions with the most fitting answers (Aven, 2012).Part A Case 1The case is of an energy threat namely chemical bonding energy. The explosion in the mine was due to the presence of hydrocarbon gas or that of coal bust which is combustible (Grondzik, 2008). This was unintentional however it is possible to mitigate such consequences through carrying out relevant tests to ascertain that the mine is free from flammable hydrocarbon gases and coal dust. As a result, 29 miners lost their lives, the mine, machinery and mining equipment were damaged. Witnesses and possibly any survivors may have suffered mental disorders and trauma. Consequentially, the mine went under receivership because of bankruptcy coming from the losses incurred during the mine explosion2
Risk perception and analysis Case 2Kinetic energy from the flying aircraft is involved as it hits the power lines, then gravitationalenergy acts pulling it down hit the road-side and the road embarkment. the collision into the power lines was because of human error on the side of the pilot. Damage incurred was the loss of the aircraft, destruction of the power line, interruption of power supply, time wastage. For the pilot of the aircraft possible loss of flying licenses and the aircraft, company will lose the trust of its clientele. The consequences could have been more if the aircraft busted into flame which may cause the lose of life and destruction of vehicles on the roads. To deal with such consequence licenced pilots and people in the aviation industry can be retrained and tested.Case 3When the woman was being transferred to the emergency vessel muscle energy was involved.Unintentionally the woman went over-board, gravitational energy took cause and she fell intothe cold sea. Then after thermal energy acts as she loses heat. Damages were that the woman died and most probably the emergency crew lost their credibility. To sort out the consequences of this occurrence train the emergency personnel on how to administer adequate treatment until the water vessel is safe within the land mass quick and efficient transfer of patient for further treatment. People may stereotype the to be related to travelling at sea therefore as a result the number of people travel by sea will reduce.3
Risk perception and analysis Case 4Pressure and gravitational energy on the bridge over time makes the suspension cable fail. Maintenance could have deduced the failure of the cable; therefore, negligence is the cause ofthis failure. In the case that during construction the right material was not used this could alsoadd to be a mechanism to lead to the collapsing event. Consequences are the destruction of the bridge, unknown number of vehicles, people died due to drowning, wastage of time as connectivity between the areas linked by the bridge is destroyed. The collapse of the bridge reduces the credibility of the engineers who constructed it. Inspection of the bridge for weakness after a period will assist to remove its vulnerability. The collapse of the bridge reduces the credibility of the engineers who constructed it.Case 5 At that height, the cliff contains potential energy after the action of gravitational energy the cliff collapses. Since this was caused by natural causes this was inevitable. Resulting in the destruction of the cliff which is a natural habitat for plants and animals. The destruction of the cliff means subsequent death or possible migration of animals living in the cliff. The death of the couple is also a consequence. People should be vigilant in the cause of occurrences such as this to prevent adversities.4
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