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This chapter presents the definitions of risk, the various elements of risk, and how to present the various dimensions of risk. Uncertainties are discussed based on a Bayesian perspective, and finally are some basic modelling concepts introduced, such as defence in depth, barriers, root causes and Risk Influencing Factors.
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Vinnem, J.E. (2014). Risk Picture: Definitions and Characteristics. In: Offshore Risk Assessment vol 1.. Springer Series in Reliability Engineering. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5207-1_2
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