Hierarchical Activity Model for Risk‐Based Decision Making

Integrating Life Cycle and Plant‐Specific Risk Assessments

Bibliographic Data

ID19467803
AuthorsYasunori Kikuchi (0000-0003-0002-8233, The University of Tokyo, corresponding author), Masahiko Hirao (0000-0002-1712-0645, The University of Tokyo)
Year2009
Volume13
Issue6
Pages945-964
Publication date2009-12-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Industrial Ecology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1088-1980 • E-ISSN: 1530-9290
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1111/j.1530-9290.2009.00180.x
OpenAlexW1598190848
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited43

For the practical implementation of the assessment of environmental impact, actual procedures and data requirements should be clarified so that industrial decision makers understand them. Researchers should consider local risks related to processes and environmental impact throughout the life cycle of products simultaneously to supervise these adverse effects appropriately. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a useful tool for quantifying the potential impact associated with a product life cycle. Risk assessment (RA) is a widely used tool for identifying chemical risks in a specific situation. In this study, we integrate LCA and RA for risk‐based decision making by devising a hierarchical activity model using the type‐zero method of integrated definition language (IDEF0). The IDEF0 activity modeling language has been applied to connect activities with information flows. Process generation, evaluation, and decision making are logically defined and visualized in the activity model with the required information. The activities, information flows, and their acquisitions are revealed, with a focus on which data should be collected by on‐site engineers. A case study is conducted on designing a metal cleaning process reducing chemical risks due to the use of a cleansing agent. LCA and RA are executed and applied effectively on the basis of integrated objective settings and interpretation. The proposed activity model can be used as a foundation to incorporate such assessments into actual business models

Business · IDEF0 · Industrial ecology · Life-cycle assessment · Management science · Process management · Risk assessment · Systems engineering · Chemistry and Chemical Engineering · Computer Science · Engineering · Risk and Safety Analysis · Sustainable Supply Chain Management

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