The assessment of major hazards: The density and other characteristics of the exposed population around a hazard source

J. I. Petts*, R. M.J. Withers, F. P. Lees

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Abstract

The estimation of the societal risk from a major hazard necessitates the determination of the density of the population around the site. Other information required on the population includes the proportion present at different times of day, the proportion more vulnerable to the hazard and the proportion outdoors. A methodology is presented for the estimation of the population density and for the determination of the other population characteristics.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)337-363
Number of pages27
JournalJournal of Hazardous Materials
Volume14
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Oct 1987
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Waste Management and Disposal
  • Pollution
  • Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

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