Biotechnology & Risk by Paddy Cox
Park. The narrative discusses the background and motivation of the group, its lengthy struggle wi... more Park. The narrative discusses the background and motivation of the group, its lengthy struggle with powerful local vested interests and its fightback through the labyrinthine planning process. With considerable grass-roots support, perseverance and the timely intervention of ELF, the Conservancy's planning odyssey secured a degree of success that may prove helpful other environmentalbased community groups involved in caring for the land, supporting people to live more sustainable and fulfilling lives The outcome is an effective riposte to arguments based on exceptionalism and exclusivity within National Parks.
Environmental Risk by Paddy Cox
Chemical Risk by Paddy Cox
We adopted a comparative approach to evaluate and extend a generic methodology to analyse the dif... more We adopted a comparative approach to evaluate and extend a generic methodology to analyse the different knowledges held about chemical hazards in the workplace. Our study mapped existing knowledge structures of the risks associated with the use of perchloroethylene and rosin-based solder flux, in differing workplaces. 'Influence diagrams' were used to represent beliefs held by chemical experts, while 'user models'
Oil&Gas RIsks by Paddy Cox
commentary is offered to the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) on more recent public ev... more commentary is offered to the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) on more recent public events held in Rogate, Elsted and Chichester, as well as commentary on anecdotal personal reflections provided by local residents.
Environmental regulation of human activities imposes various degrees of control on anthropogenic ... more Environmental regulation of human activities imposes various degrees of control on anthropogenic inputs into the Southern North Sea (SNS) marine environment, while promoting the protection and enhancement of ecological resources, habitats and species. The decommissioning of SNS pipelines is one of many human activities whose environmental impacts are not always easily distinguishable from the natural variability of, and disturbances to marine habitats and species populations.
Radiological Risks by Paddy Cox
Papers by Paddy Cox
The Emerging Debate on Fracking in the South Downs National Park
The Use of Mental Models in Chemical Risk Protection: Developing a Generic Workplace Methodology
Risk Analysis, 2003
We adopted a comparative approach to evaluate and extend a generic methodology to analyze the dif... more We adopted a comparative approach to evaluate and extend a generic methodology to analyze the different sets of beliefs held about chemical hazards in the workplace. Our study mapped existing knowledge structures about the risks associated with the use of perchloroethylene and rosin-based solder flux in differing workplaces. "Influence diagrams" were used to represent beliefs held by chemical experts; "user models" were developed from data elicited from open-ended interviews with the workplace users of the chemicals. The juxtaposition of expert and user understandings of chemical risks enabled us to identify knowledge gaps and misunderstandings and to reinforce appropriate sets of safety beliefs and behavior relevant to chemical risk communications. By designing safety information to be more relevant to the workplace context of users, we believe that employers and employees may gain improved knowledge about chemical hazards in the workplace, such that better chemical risk management, self-protection, and informed decision making develop over time.
Risk Analysis, 2003
We adopted a comparative approach to evaluate and extend a generic methodology to analyze the dif... more We adopted a comparative approach to evaluate and extend a generic methodology to analyze the different sets of beliefs held about chemical hazards in the workplace. Our study mapped existing knowledge structures about the risks associated with the use of perchloroethylene and rosin-based solder flux in differing workplaces. "Influence diagrams" were used to represent beliefs held by chemical experts; "user models" were developed from data elicited from openended interviews with the workplace users of the chemicals. The juxtaposition of expert and user understandings of chemical risks enabled us to identify knowledge gaps and misunderstandings and to reinforce appropriate sets of safety beliefs and behavior relevant to chemical risk communications. By designing safety information to be more relevant to the workplace context of users, we believe that employers and employees may gain improved knowledge about chemical hazards in the workplace, such that better chemical risk management, selfprotection, and informed decision making develop over time.
The Use of Mental Models in Chemical Risk Protection: Developing a Generic Workplace Methodology
Risk …, 2003
commentary is offered to the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) on more recent public ev... more commentary is offered to the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) on more recent public events held in Rogate, Elsted and Chichester, as well as commentary on anecdotal personal reflections provided by local residents.
Drafts by Paddy Cox
This briefing concerns a community-run action group operating in a UK National Park. The narrativ... more This briefing concerns a community-run action group operating in a UK National Park. The narrative discusses the background and motivation of the group, its lengthy struggle with powerful local vested interests and its fightback through the labyrinthine planning process. With considerable grassroots support, perseverance and the timely intervention of ELF, the Conservancy's planning odyssey secured a degree of success that may prove helpful other environmental-based community groups involved in caring for the land, supporting people to live more sustainable and fulfilling lives The outcome is an effective riposte to arguments based on exceptionalism and exclusivity within National Parks.
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Biotechnology & Risk by Paddy Cox
Environmental Risk by Paddy Cox
Chemical Risk by Paddy Cox
Oil&Gas RIsks by Paddy Cox
Radiological Risks by Paddy Cox
Papers by Paddy Cox
Drafts by Paddy Cox