Lecture 6 Safety & Risk In Engineering PDF

Lecture6 Safety& Risk in Engineering 1400111011 Introduction to Engineering and Ethics Asst. Prof. Mete Öğüç Responsibility to Assess and Manage Risk This presentation will explore the ethical and professional responsibilities engineers have regar...

Lecture6 Safety& Risk in Engineering 1400111011 Introduction to Engineering and Ethics Asst. Prof. Mete Öğüç Responsibility to Assess and Manage Risk This presentation will explore the ethical and professional responsibilities engineers have regarding risk. We'll discuss how risk is assessed and managed, the different perspectives of engineers, the public, and government regulators, and the legal implications of risk. Quantitative Definition Traditional Approach Engineers define risk as the product Traditionally, engineers have of the probability of harm and the focused on quantifiable harms like magnitude of that harm. economic losses and loss of life. 1400111011 | Introduction to Engineering and Ethics | 2024-2025 Fall | Asst. Prof. Mete Öğüç Responsibility to Assess and Manage Risk Innovation and Risk Design Codes Operational Rules Innovation can increase risk, Design codes provide rules proven Operational and maintenance rules requiring engineers to carefully to produce safe designs and prevent are crucial for managing risk in the identify and address new risks unacceptable risks. operation of engineering systems. introduced by new solutions. 1400111011 | Introduction to Engineering and Ethics | 2024-2025 Fall | Asst. Prof. Mete Öğüç  The Public’s Perspective on Risk Familiar vs. Unfamiliar Free and Informed Consent Voluntary vs. Involuntary The public often considers Free and informed consent and Voluntary risks are often considered unfamiliar risks to be more equitable distribution of risk are more acceptable than involuntarily dangerous than familiar risks, even essential for the public's acceptance imposed risks. if the probabilities are similar. of risk. 1400111011 | Introduction to Engineering and Ethics | 2024-2025 Fall | Asst. Prof. Mete Öğüç  Communicating Risk to the Public Use Familiar Terminology Use clear and simple language that the public understands. Acknowledge Uncertainty Be transparent about the limitations of risk assessments. Consider Cost-Benefit Beyond Monetary Recognize that social and ethical considerations are important in determining acceptable risk. 1400111011 | Introduction to Engineering and Ethics | 2024-2025 Fall | Asst. Prof. Mete Öğüç The Engineer’s Liability for Risk Tort Law Standard of Proof Engineer’s Defense Tort law addresses harm to The standard of proof in tort law is Engineers need good records and individuals caused by negligence, lower than the standard of evidence adherence to the standard of care to requiring a preponderance of in science or criminal proceedings. defend against liability claims. evidence. 1400111011 | Introduction to Engineering and Ethics | 2024-2025 Fall | Asst. Prof. Mete Öğüç The Capabilities Approach to Risk Assesment Focus on Wellbeing 1 The capabilities approach defines wellbeing in terms of individual capabilities. Identify Capabilities The first step is to identify capabilities that might be 2 be affected by a disaster. Measure Impact 3 The approach aims to measure the impact of hazards on individual wellbeing. 1400111011 | Introduction to Engineering and Ethics | 2024-2025 Fall | Asst. Prof. Mete Öğüç Becoming a Responsible Engineer Awareness 1 Be aware of the complexities of risk assessment and the different perspectives involved. Communication 2 Communicate effectively with the public, acknowledging their concerns concerns and providing expert information. Ethical Principle 3 Protect people from harm, especially when risks are not not consented to or unjustly distributed. 1400111011 | Introduction to Engineering and Ethics | 2024-2025 Fall | Asst. Prof. Mete Öğüç