The Concepts of Risk, Safety, and Security
A Fundamental Exploration and Understanding of Similarities and Differences
Peter J. Blokland (TU Delft - Technology, Policy and Management)
Genserik L. Reniers (Universiteit Antwerpen, TU Delft - Technology, Policy and Management, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven)
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Abstract
When discussing the concepts of risk, safety, and security, people have an intuitive understanding of what these concepts mean and to a certain level, this understanding is universal. However, when delving into the meaning of the words and concepts in order to fully understand all their aspects, one is likely to fall into a semantic debate and ontological discussions. As such, this chapter explores the similarities and differences behind the perceptions to come to a fundamental understanding of the concepts, proposing a common semantic and ontological ground for safety and security science, introducing a definition of objectives as a central starting point in the study and management of risk, safety, and security.
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