A knowledge-based software solution for risk management in a research environment

Experimental set-ups used in scientific research contain many safety hazards. However, because these set-ups change frequently, classic risk assessment soon becomes outdated. In addition, safety professionals are often not in a position to understand the implications of a set-up. The scientific researcher in turn knows these implications, but lacks expert safety knowledge. Safety management is not very effective under these conditions, and accidents and damage become more likely. To overcome these problems, Delft University has developed the so-called ‘safety report system’.