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