The derivation and application of a risk related value of the spend for saving a statistical life

Jackson, David A.; Stone, Denise M.; Butler, Gregg; McGlynn, Grace

doi:10.1088/0952-4746/24/1/004

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“…Parallel work (Jackson et al 2004) argues the case for varying the spend justifiable to save a life, according to the levels of individual risk at which the assessed detriment in terms of 'statistical deaths' is accumulated.…”

Section: General Considerationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A secondary aim of this study has been to explore the practical implications of the argument that the monetary value of the detriment associated with collective dose should reduce with decreasing levels of individual dose or risk (Jackson et al 2004, NRPB 1993, based upon the results of disaggregating both the 'first pass' and 'global circulation' components of collective dose from the discharge scenarios considered.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Disaggregation and valuation of collective dose and global circulation dose

Charles¹,

Jones²

2005

J. Radiol. Prot.

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This study is an extension of earlier work (Jones et al 2004 J. Radiol. Prot. 24 13-27) using an adaptation of the PC-CREAM computer model (Mayall et al 1997 NRPB-SR296 (EUR 17791 EN) (Chilton: NRPB)) applied to future discharge scenarios for the nuclear fuel reprocessing plant at Sellafield, Cumbria, UK. This work showed that, of the total 3700 person-Sv collective dose delivered to the world population over 500 years integration from a particular scenario (SF3), 95% is at levels of individual dose below 0.015 microSv y(-1). The collective dose delivered at individual dose rates below 0.015 microSv y(-1) reflects the contribution from globally circulating radionuclides, namely (3)H, (14)C, (85)Kr and (129)I. The methodology used in the earlier work could not break down the dose from globally circulating radionuclides into bands of individual dose; the principal aim of this study is to achieve such a breakdown. The results confirm that the global circulation dose is received in the very lowest bands i.e. all below 0.015 microSv y(-1) for atmospheric discharges, and all below 0.0015 microSv y(-1) for discharges to the sea in the SF3 scenario. If account is taken of the argument that the monetary value of the detriment associated with collective dose should reduce with decreasing levels of individual dose or risk (Jackson et al 2004 J. Radiol. Prot. 24 41-59; NRPB 1993 Doc. NRPB 4 (2) 75-80) then it can be shown that the value of the detriment associated with discharges in the SF3 scenario would be substantially reduced compared with that derived from current conventional assumptions.

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Section: General Considerationsmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Disaggregation and valuation of collective dose and global circulation dose

Charles¹,

Jones²

2005

J. Radiol. Prot.

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“…Jackson et al [2] have proposed that an individual risk related value of spend for saving a statistical life (VSSSL) is used for cost-benefit studies across the power generation sector, and the nuclear industry in particular. An upper bound on VSSSL is set based on the observation that excessive spend (probably of the order of more than £5 M per statistical life) will actually cost lives.…”

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Discharge reductions—value for money?

2004

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Through the Nuclear Liabilities Management Authority White Paper, the UK Government and the Regulators have signalled a commitment to further improving the operation of the regulatory regime and to its operating within the principles of proportionality, transparency, consistency and accountability which underpin the Government's approach to regulation in general. Particular emphasis is placed upon ensuring that there is greater consistency in the treatment of risk and hazard; proportionate and cost effective delivery of public, worker and environmental protection; and an open and transparently applied regulatory system. The paper uses the historical record of radioactive discharges from BNFL's Sellafield reprocessing site in the UK and seeks to identify what have been the key drivers for change, particularly over the past 20 years of significant discharge reductions. The paper examines the current context for ongoing and future discharges from the site, and the incorporation of the use of the concepts of best practicable environmental option and best practicable means. Intergovernmental commitments such as the OSPAR Sintra and Bremen statements and the developing UK policy framework are also considered, together with BNFL's work with a wide range of 'green' stakeholders. The paper outlines the principal components of BNFL's decision-making processes for discharge control and abatement; and how these interact with the relevant external pressures. It then analyses whether the overall drivers and outcomes align with the declared desire of the UK Government to ensure that the taxpayer receives value for money in the new national arrangements for managing historic nuclear liabilities.

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Ethics and fundamental principles of risk acceptance criteria

Vanem

2012

Safety Science

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The derivation and application of a risk related value of the spend for saving a statistical life

Cited by 5 publications

References 28 publications

Disaggregation and valuation of collective dose and global circulation dose

Disaggregation and valuation of collective dose and global circulation dose

Discharge reductions—value for money?

Ethics and fundamental principles of risk acceptance criteria

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