Lecture 11 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the goal of safety
A
to minimize risk
2
Q
what is primary costs of safety?
A
initial safety features
3
Q
what is secondary costs of safety?
A
costs of accidents, repairs, or legal fines
4
Q
what does total total cost achieve?
A
balancing primary and secondary costs achieve optimal safety?
5
Q
What is a fail-safe?
A
a design feature that ensures a system is in a safe state when it fails
