The assessment of major hazards: The density and other characteristics of the exposed population around a hazard source

The estimation of the societal risk from a major hazard necessitates the determination of the density of the population around the site. Other information required on the population includes the proportion present at different times of day, the proportion more vulnerable to the hazard and the propor...

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Published in:Journal of hazardous materials 1987-01, Vol.14 (3), p.337-363
Main Authors: Petts, J.I., Withers, R.M.J., Lees, F.P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
General treatment and storage processes
Pollution
Wastes
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Summary:The estimation of the societal risk from a major hazard necessitates the determination of the density of the population around the site. Other information required on the population includes the proportion present at different times of day, the proportion more vulnerable to the hazard and the proportion outdoors. A methodology is presented for the estimation of the population density and for the determination of the other population characteristics.
ISSN:0304-3894
1873-3336
DOI:10.1016/0304-3894(87)85005-7