Characteristics of the accident sequence

Let us analyse the framework by starting at the output side. There are two different types of unwanted results of accidents [Pg.53]

Immaterial losses such as damage to the reputation of the responsible organisation (company), pain and suffering of the involved persons and a reduced quality of Hfe in general in the area affected by an environmental accident. [Pg.54]

1 A structural failure or a failure in the control system of a machine can illustrate a purely technical event. There is no immediate human intervention. [Pg.54]

Example The crane load is lost due to a brake failure. [Pg.54]

Example A robot makes uncontrolled movements due to a programming [Pg.54]

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