United States Coast Guard Integrated Risk Assessment Process. Volume 1
Abstract
Due to the new challenges (e.g., government downsizing, increased system complexity, ever changing high risk operations) faced by the Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) was requested to explore the possibility of applying system safety concepts, including the use of risk analysis and enhancement of inspection procedures, to improve Coast Guard operations and facility safety. The Coast Guard RDC teamed with JBF Associates, Inc. (JBFA), a consulting firm specializing in hazard and risk analysis/management, to develop a risk based loss prevention program. The initial focus was on developing one portion of the risk based loss prevention program, a risk assessment process. This report discusses the development, validation, and end product (the Integrated Risk Assessment IRA process) of this effort. Effective implementation of the IRA process provides the Coast Guard with risk based information for: (1) controlling and reducing loss exposure, (2) making risk based decisions, and (3) using limited resources more efficiently. The IRA process proved to be an effective and efficient risk assessment tool for various types of vessels and their operations, as well as shore facilities and their operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA367373
Entities
People
- Andrew G Huff
- David Walker
- Thomas Zanin
- Vernon Guthrie
- William H. Jones
Organizations
- United States Coast Guard Research & Development Center