Why risk assessment needs an underpinning philosophy.

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Ball, D. 2007. Why risk assessment needs an underpinning philosophy. Arboricultural Journal: The International Journal of Urban Forestry. 30 (2), pp. 113-120. https://doi.org/10.1080/03071375.2007.9747485
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TitleWhy risk assessment needs an underpinning philosophy.
AuthorsBall, D.
Abstract

Without a philosophy risk assessments cannot be interpreted and thus may be wrongly applied. The United Kingdom has evolved a sophisticated philosophy of decision making over two centuries although this is surprisingly little known outside of professional circles. This paper describes the philosophy and its connection with case law. It may also be possible to apply this philosophy to the issue of the level of risk assessment which is appropriate in given circumstances, for example, to arboriculture.

Research GroupCentre for Decision Analysis and Risk Management (DARM)
PublisherA B Academic Publishers
JournalArboricultural Journal: The International Journal of Urban Forestry
ISSN0307-1375
Electronic2168-1074
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PrintOct 2007
Online27 Mar 2012
Publication process dates
Deposited06 Apr 2010
Output statusPublished
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/03071375.2007.9747485
LanguageEnglish
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