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The probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) is the most powerful approach to quantification of risk and safety. Risk is a combination of probability of harm and severity of that harm, while safety is freedom from unacceptable risk [1].
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(2007). Safety Goals and Risk-informed Decision Making. In: Satisfying Safety Goals by Probabilistic Risk Assessment. Springer Series in Reliability Engineering. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-682-7_1
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