An integration of human factors into quantitative risk analysis: A proof of principle

Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) is a standard and mandatory tool in some high-risk industries (such as the on-and offshore exploration and production and chemical industry). Presently, the human factor component is often estimated using expert opinions. In practice, experts may use heuristics such as assuming a failure probability of one in ten or one in a hundred. This practice is indicative of a lack of implementation of existing knowledge...