Module 2.4 Methods of Risk Assessment
The risk assessment involves risk identification, risk analysis, and risk evaluation. The identification step is the basic part of assessment. The analysis step is the most essential one which is based on the result of risk identification and provides basis for risk evaluation. Risk analysis comprises two integral parts: 1. to analyze the level of the identified risks 2. to understand the nature of these risks, including their causes. The first part is the basis for deciding the priority of risk response, and the second one provides basis for risk response. The objective for our method is to assist conservators and site managers with risk analysis.
1. The meaning of situation analysis
Carrying out a situation analysis helps to identify the tangible and intangible heritage assets that require rapid on-site inspections. These are known as post-event on-site damage and risk assessments.
2. On-site damage and risk assessment
On-site damage and risk assessment involves the visual inspection and documentation of damage and losses. It is useful for the evaluation of immediate risks, which, if left untreated, could cause more harm to cultural heritage. Based on pre-event information, it records the extent of the physical damage and what can be salvaged. Additionally, it assesses losses-for example, the way in which the disaster has affected people, their income and their infrastructure.
In the aftermath of disaster, an inventory and monitoring system is vital for heritage decision making and planning, namely to evaluate the condition of heritage, to help guide what should be protected on the ground, and to help guide new developments. Such systems also enable the comparison of heritage places (based on assessment of value, condition, etc.) to assist decision makers and heritage professionals to identify priorities and allocate limited resources.
3. The identification of a set of assessment criteria for the appraisal method
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