Risk analysis highly valued.

Håkon Gammelsaeter; Jens Eirik Ramstad; Ann Solberg Røv; Frode Walseth; Anne Margrethe Paulsen

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Risk analysis highly valued.

Håkon Gammelsaeter·Jens Eirik Ramstad·Ann Solberg Røv·Frode Walseth·Anne Margrethe Paulsen

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It is felt that risk and vulnerability analysis is an excellent means of assessing and communicating risk and inconvenience related to extensive construction activities. The main reasons for this are: It uncovers the risks and inconveniences involved. Risk reducing and alert measures are identified. Preventive action and emergency plans are implemented. It is easy to learn. It is unbureaucratic. It promotes cross-professional communication. It distributes correct information very effectively.

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Håkon Gammelsaeter, Jens Eirik Ramstad, Ann Solberg Røv, Frode Walseth, Anne Margrethe Paulsen. 2003. Risk analysis highly valued.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14655417/

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