Assignment details 2021-HS1-RSK80003-Risk Perception and A
Topic 2 – Risk Analysis
The purpose of this task is to give you some introductory experience in identifying Mechanisms and Outcomes and drawing risk analysis diagrams as a model of the Risk in question. The forms these logic diagrams take is important as they are used and understood in this way around the world, so don’t invent your own- use the forms of the diagrams explained.
Note that Mechanisms are neither “causes” nor failed control measures. You need to understand exactly what that point means revise Modules 1 and 2 if you are in any doubt. They are physical possibilities. Outcomes are also physical possibilities. Consider the case study below as an example of one construction crane collapse. It is not the only example (eg. Mecca on 12/9/15) and no doubt there are many other examples.
Note that in doing this exercise you should not allow yourself to be mesmerised by any one actual case, but to consider this type of Risk and the use of the Risk Analysis methods explained to produce a Risk Analysis model of this type of Risk.
The assignment tasks are:
- Define the appropriate Event and draw, with brief written explanation. a
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