Monash University Handbooks 2008

GEG7154 - Risk engineering

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Postgraduate Faculty of Engineering

Leader: K Bahrami

Offered

Gippsland First semester 2008 (Off-campus)
United States of America First semester 2008 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

Introduction to risk engineering. Risk engineering terminologies. Human perception of risk and ALARP. Risk and Reliability Mathematics. System modelling and analysis. Technical tools for Risk Engineers. Loss forecasting and prevention methods for fire, explosion, machine breakdown. Human element in engineering risk management. Modelling of accidents. Industrial hazards and their risk assessment - Case studies. Emergency planning, documentation and management. Recent issues in risk engineering. Engineering risk management report writing and communication.

Assessment

Assignment: 60%
Examination: 40%

Contact hours

150 hours

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