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A deliberative method for ranking risks (I): Overview and test bed development.

H K Florig1, M G Morgan, K M Morgan

  • 1Department of Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890, USA. florig@cmu.edu

Risk Analysis : an Official Publication of the Society for Risk Analysis
|January 19, 2002
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A new risk ranking method was developed to improve public input for setting risk management priorities. This method standardizes risk descriptions, enhancing the validity and reproducibility of public risk perception studies.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Risk Assessment
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Traditional risk ranking methods lack standardization, hindering valid comparisons and reproducibility.
  • Existing approaches often use varied categories and attributes, limiting public input effectiveness.
  • Assessing the validity and reproducibility of public risk rankings remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a standardized risk-ranking method for public engagement.
  • To improve the consistency and comparability of risk perception data.
  • To facilitate structured risk-ranking exercises using lay groups.

Main Methods:

  • Risk experts defined and categorized risks, identifying key attributes.
  • Standardized risk summary sheets were created for characterization.

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  • A fictitious middle school test bed with 22 health and safety risks was developed.
  • Structured ranking exercises were designed for lay groups.

    • Main Results:

    • The study outlines a novel risk-ranking methodology.
    • Challenges in designing the middle school test bed are detailed.
    • A companion article addresses the validity and agreement of the ranking procedures.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed risk-ranking method offers a structured approach for public input.
    • Standardization is key to improving the validity and reproducibility of risk perception studies.
    • This method has the potential to enhance risk management prioritization.