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Challenges in the use of verbal probability expressions in communicating risk

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Mining companies employ a multitude of risk management tools. The effectiveness of these tools for decision-making and communicating risk has not been addressed. This paper investigates the use of verbal probabilistic expressions in communicating geomechanical risk. Analysing survey data obtained from a group of mining geomechanics professionals, it identifies limitations of common probabilistic expressions. The paper concludes by making specific recommendations to avoid the use of certain expressions that may result in increased uncertainty, thus compromising the use of risk management tools.

Source: Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

DOI: 10.17159/2411-9717/3738/2026

Authors: J. Hadjigeorgiou, J. Wesseloo

Institutions: University of Toronto, The University of Western Australia

Language: English

Topic: Risk Perception and Management

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7130659711

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