Achieving structural safety: theoretical considerations

The nature of safety and the related concepts of risk and hazard are define d and explored. Measures of safety are discussed, and its relation to susta inability. Threats to safety are categorised, after which the discussion mo ves to consideration of safety management. Emphasis is given to indirect me ans of ensuring safety, particularly codes of practice, quality assurance, three "enemies of knowledge", and indicator methods. (C) 1999 Elsevier Scie nce Ltd. All rights reserved.