Costs and Benefits of USGS Outer Continental Staff Regulations. Volume 3: Preliminary Risk Analysis of Outer Continental Shelf Activities

摘要

The study consists of a preliminary risk analysis of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) operations. The analysis includes a fault tree analysis of major OCS accidents. Separate fault trees are presented for blowouts, fires and explosions, and personnel accidents. A general probabilistic methodology for the estimation of risks is also presented. Preliminary estimates of risk were developed by applying the methodology to currently available data resources. The risk estimates are presented in the form of separate risk profiles for fatalities, injuries, oilspills and property damage.