Table 3: Tolerable loss of life criteria from various organisations

Organisation Description Tolerable loss of life criteria
(lives per year)
UK Health and Safety Large industrial plants 10-4
Netherlands New facilities 10-6
Existing facilities 10-5
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Nuclear facilities 10-6
ANCOLD/BC Hydro Individual loss of life 10-3
Population of 1000 10-4
Ontario Power Generation Individual loss of life 10-3
Canadian Dam Association Dam failure 10-3