Föreläsning 10 Risk Resilience

Question 1

Describe risk perception and social dimension in the built environment

Answer 1

Risk Perception: How people view risks in the built environment influences decision-making and behaviors. Personal experiences, culture, media, and social dynamics shape these perceptions, impacting views on safety, health, and environmental hazards.

Social Dimension: Involves interactions and dynamics within communities. Factors like social cohesion, inclusivity, and equity are crucial in urban design to create sustainable environments that cater to diverse needs and enhance well-being for all residents.

Question 2

What is the difference between hazard and risk?

Answer 2

Hazard - Source or situation with the
potential to cause harmful damage (contamination)

Risk - Possibility of negatively affecting an
environmental, human or economic factor (contamination)

Question 3

What are the four steps in communication risk levels

Answer 3

Communication is intended to provide stakeholders (public and others) about the risk(s) they need to know to understand and/or make informed decisions and make independent
judgments about the risk(s) to health, safety, environment and others

Level 0 - What we have to do is manage the risk well
- If the risks are well managed, or are low compared to the benefits, no one will be
interested in hearing about them
Level 1 - What we got ot do is shown them the number
- The most immediate reaction is to share the scientific results. Not being prepared to
understand the audience’s perspective can be interpreted as lack of interest
Level 2 - What we have to do is consider them
- If people don’t feel they are considered and heard, the greater the propensity for
distrust and fear
Level 3 - What we have to do is involve them
- It is important to involve people in the decision-making process and risk

Question 4

In what ways can the risk communication occur?

Answer 4

1. One-way risk communication: Information sent from experts to the audience without interaction. Examples: leaflets.
2. Two-way risk communication: Dialogue between experts and audience, both present. Examples: clarification sessions.
3. Multiway risk communication: Mix of strategies with audience participation. Examples: presentations, discussions.

Question 5

What is a Environmental Risk Assessment?

Answer 5

• Environmental risk assessment is the potential
  consequence(s) of a hazard combined with their likelihoods/probabilities to create environmental
  damages.
• Environmental risk assessment (ERA) is a tool used in
  some environmental impact assessment as a holistic analysis