DETERMINATION OF INDIVIDUAL RISKS OF LOSS OF LIFE IN UKRAINE
Problem of origination of fires in the world and in Ukraine has been actualized. Statistical data on fires and men perished at them for the period of the Soviet Ukraine as well as that of independence are given. Concept of risk and significance of criteria of its estimation, and management of risk are considered. Formulae to allow calculation of fire risks for Ukrainian population are submitted. Death-rate of Ukrainian population because of various reasons according to 2004 year data has been analyzed. Dynamics of risk to perish because of fire for Ukrainian population for the last 6 years has been considered, and its values compared to similar risks in other countries of the world are submitted. Risks of loss of life because of influence of the factors of fire according to 2004 year data have been considered and calculated coming from initial statistical data. Unacceptable values of fire risks have been revealed on the basis of the results of the calculations. A formula to allow estimation of risk of loss of life in case of fire origination because of some electrotechnical item has been proposed.