China Safety Science Journal ›› 2021, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (5): 7-17.doi: 10.16265/j.cnki.issn1003-3033.2021.05.002

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Research on basic theory of safety complexity science: laying a foundation for new highland of safety science

WU Chao1,2   

  1. 1 School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha Hunan 410083, China;
    2 Safety & Security Theory Innovation and Promotion Center STIPC, Central South University, Changsha Hunan 410083, China
  • Received:2021-02-04 Revised:2021-04-21 Online:2021-05-28 Published:2021-12-20

Abstract: In order to fill the blank in basic theory of safety complexity discipline and develop safety complexity science, historical analysis method, reasoning method, induction method, theoretical modeling method and prediction method were employed in this paper for theoretical research. Hot issues for safety research in the future were predicted, four ways to judge safety complex problems were put forward, and eight basic principles to be followed in safety complexity studies were given. Then, five core concepts and nine basic definitions of safety complexity, and nine typical methods of such research were summarized. A general model and super logic structure diagram which could be used to express safety complexity system were constructed, and five controlling strategies were proposed. Finally, branches of the discipline were put forward from eight perspectives. These results show great significance to development of safety complexity science, and they constitute the theoretical basis of it.

Key words: safety complexity science, discipline basic theory, safety complex problem, safety complexity studies, safety system

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