The use of the combination of indexing and semi-quantitative methods in audits for individual risk assessment in the field of fire and explosion protection

Taking up the authors’ preliminary studies (Leksin et al. 2013, Mock et al. 2012) and linking up the indexing method and semi-quantitative risk assessment approaches result in an enhanced QRA audit methodology. Within the scope of this methodological and operational framework, the paper is structured as follows:

Chapters 2 and 3 outline the context of the tool development, i.e., definitions, methods and tools. Results of an Internet survey show software tools supporting indexing and QRA methods. Chapter 4 covers the general audit principle. Chapter 5 extends the indexing and semi-quantitative approaches and their combination. Chapter 6 sketches the audit application by a prototype tool (MS EXCEL). The concluding chapter 7 discusses pros and cons of QRA audit and of the presented risk audit approach.