title: [Risk maps. The concept and the methodology for their development].
abstract: In this article the concept of risk map is revised. It is considered as an instrument for the knowledge of risks and damages in a certain environment. A historic revision is made analyzing the birth and evolution of the concept. Different experiences and types of maps in different countries are described. Finally the operative steps, the data sources and the risk indicators which should be used in Spain are included.
authors.affiliation: Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo (INSHT), Madrid.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: García Gómez
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012307:Risk Factors; D012308:Risk Management / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data
vernacular_title: Los mapas de riesgos. Concepto y metodologiá para su elaboración.