Name
Workshop: Risk Informed Decision Making
Date
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location Name
603/604
Description
Registration Required
Audience
Owners, consultants, regulators interested in RIDM
Details
Morning session - What is RIDM?
This workshop presents the development of the draft Risk-Informed Decision Making (RIDM) guidance document for Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) and provides hands-on experience with RIDM tools and methodologies. The morning session focuses on the theoretical framework, development process, key principles of RIDM and summaries of recent industry publications on the subject.
Afternoon session - Scenarios
The afternoon session offers interactive exercises and discussions to apply RIDM concepts to real-world TSF scenarios.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the distinction between Standards-Based Engineering (SBE), Risk-Informed Design (RID), and Risk-Informed Decision Making (RIDM)
Comprehend RIDM as a comprehensive framework (toolbox), not a prescription
Learn about the development process and key components of the draft RIDM guidance document
Apply RIDM tools to TSF decision-making scenarios
Practice behavioral science techniques for improving decision quality
Identify implementation challenges and solutions for organizations adopting RIDM.