How the distinction between general knowledge and specific knowledge can improve the foundation and practice of risk assessment and risk-informed decision-making

There is an increasing awareness and recognition of the importance of reflecting knowledge and lack of knowledge in relation to the understanding, assessment and management of risk. Substantial research work has been initiated to better link risk and knowledge. The present paper aims to contribute to this work by distinguishing between different types of knowledge: general knowledge and specific knowledge. For example, in relation to an offshore...