...Engineering Program Department of Process Engineering & Applied Science Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 2X4 2 1 Industrial Safety & Loss Management Program Faculty of Engineering University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G6 Prepared For: The Research Committee of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers October 2006 SUMMARY The purpose of this paper is to “seed” the discussion by the Research Committee of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (CCPE) on the topic of risk management. The paper is in part a research paper and in its entirety a position paper. As can be inferred from the title, the authors hold the firm opinion that risk management is an area of knowledge with which all engineers should have familiarity and a level of competence according to their scope of practice. The paper first makes the distinction between hazard and risk. The two terms are often used interchangeably when in fact they are quite different. A hazard is a chemical or physical condition that has the potential to cause harm or damage to people, environment, assets or production. Risk, on the other hand, is the possibility or chance of harm arising from a hazard; risk is a function of probability and severity of consequences. A description of the process of risk management is then given. A generic framework for risk management is presented to illustrate the essential activities of hazard identification and the analysis, assessment and management...
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...distributor of Nestle (Malaysia), for the territory of Melaka. He has given a very good cooperation and gave all information that we need during the interview for the purpose of our research. Our thanks go to our families, thank you for all their prayers and for their emotional support which gave us strength and determination to continue our report. A special word of appreciation goes to Universiti Teknologi Mara Kampus Bandaraya Melaka, for allowing us to pursue our Bachelor in Accountancy (Hons), and for the facilities offered here. Our thanks are also extended to all our friends, especially for all group members for the effort given during the process of doing this group project paper and also special gratitude particularly for our classmates BACC 8A and other classes in the same FIN 610 course and who assisted us in one way or another during the period of this. To all those whom we may...
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...chapter Eric Futran/Foodpix/Jupiterimages In the SPOTLIGHT Leidenheimer Baking Company http://www.leidenheimer.com andy Whann is the fourth generation of Leidenheimer men to run [the Leidenheimer Baking Company], which was founded in 1896 in the city of New Orleans by Sandy’s greatgrandfather, George Leidenheimer of Germany. The bakery produces French bread made famous by traditional local dishes like the muffaletta and po boy sandwiches that originated in the heart of the French Quarter. As a lifetime citizen of New Orleans, Sandy has experienced many evacuations and has become adept at hurricane planning through the years. When the hurricane alert [for Katrina] was issued on Saturday, August 27, 2006, this veteran immediately put his family emergency plan into effect as his wife and two children prepared to leave the city. Sandy remained near the plant to keep a close eye on his 110-year-old company and keep production working at a minimal capacity. With his family out of the city, Sandy uncharacteristically decided to shut the bakery down, secure its exterior, gas lines and doors and encouraged his employees to prepare their own homes and loved ones for the storm and potential evacuation. Both Sandy and the Leidenheimer management team keep home phone numbers and emergency evacuation contact information for all employees. 23 LOOKING AHEAD Managing Risk in the Small Business S After most of his employees had left, only Sandy, his plant manager, and chief engineer...
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...Tunisia. *Corresponding author: Email: mohamed.mejri@univ-littoral.fr Abstract On the 20th of April 2010, an outstanding explosion of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig situated in the Golf of Mexico caused the largest maritime disaster oil spill in the USA history and particularly caused considerable reputation and financial losses to BP.To deal with the spill oil as well as reputation and financial losses, the company particularly use many tactics and tools to communicate with stakeholders during and after the crisis. However, crisis management and communication experts’ opinions differed on whether BP crisis communication was effective or ineffective.This paper aims to assess BP crisis communication and mainly to point out possible failures through a content analysis of secondary data collected from various sources (newspapers, magazines, annual reports and blogs). Keywords: British Petroleum, Crisis communication, Crisis Management, Deepwater horizon. Introduction On the 20th of April 2010, the petroleum industry has been marked by the largest maritime disaster oil spill in its history known as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. This accident was caused by an outstanding explosion and has resulted in the killing of eleven people. Five months after the explosion and until the announcement of the completion of sealing of the oil well, some 780 million gallons of crude leaked into the sea, causing the most considerable damages in the USA from an oil disaster,...
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...SUBMISSION OF FINAL RESEARCH REPORT University of Wisconsin-Stout The graduate School The accompanying research report was submitted to the Graduate School, University of Wisconsin-Stout, as partial completion of the requirements for the degree, M.S. in Risk Control. I understand that this report must be officially accepted by the Graduate School which will then forward it to the Library Learning Center, where it will be placed on microform or other electronic storage and made available as any other published document including placement on the Library Web Page. I attest that the research report is my original work, and that any copyrightable materials have been used with the permission of the original authors, and as such, it is automatically protected by the laws, rules, and regulations of the U.S. Copyright Office. TITLE OF REPORT IDENTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE HUMAN ERRORS THAT CAN RESULT IN FIRES/EXPLOSIONS DURING TANKERS' CARGO LOADING/UNLOADING OPERATIONS AT THE XYZ MARINE PETROLEUM TERMINAL SIGNATURE __________________________________DATE ________ PERMANENT ADDRESS 2721 Harvey Dr. Apartment #1. Menomonie, WI 54751, USA TELEPHONE # 715-235-4730 (This section to be completed by the graduate School) This final research report was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the above stated degree on this date, and has been accepted by the Graduate School and is now ready for transmittal to the Library Learning Center for placement on microform or other storage...
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...The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM). The University was established on 2nd September 2011. Since then the University has established itself as a leader and local hub for Management, Leadership and Governance training in the Higher Education sector. The University offers market driven courses to spur economic growth and produce dynamic Managers and Leaders for Africa and the World. This module has been developed for use in the Management University of Africa ODEL Programme by Isabella Sile. She is a lecturer at the Management University of Africa, School of Management and Leadership. Ms. Sile is currently pursuing her PhD in Business Administration –Finance at The University of Nairobi. MODULE OVERVIEW. This module is developed for student taking the course unit “Risk and Insurance Management” in the Bachelor of Management and Leadership Programme. The module follows the outline given below. (Note: Assignments are issued separately) BMT 302 : RISK AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT. Credit hours: 3 hrs 1.0 COURSE PURPOSE This course equips the learner with skills and knowledge in managing risk and insurance practice and its effects. 2.0 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of this course, the learner should be able to: 1. explain the meaning of risks in insurance; 2. distinguish between the different...
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...Assignment on Fire hazard in Dhaka city – case study of Nimtoli fire, 2010 (Addressing issues relating to disaster and poverty) Course no. : 362 Course name: Sociology of Disaster Submitted to: Submitted by: Dr. Mahbuba Nasreen Syeda Novera Anwar Professor Roll – 176, 6th semester Department of Sociology Department of Sociology University of Dhaka. University of Dhaka. Date of Submission : 30th March, 2011 Table of contents 1) Introduction 2) Fire 3) Fire hazard 4) Vulnerable locations for catching fire 5) Causes of fire 6) Some major recent incidents of fire Fire in BSEC bhaban Fire in residential buildings at old Dhaka Fire in garments factory Bashundhara city fire Slum fire 7) Loss and sufferings due to fire Loss of life and property Psychological problems Losing job Traffic congestion 8) Fire fighting services Fire service and civil defense Its aim Motto Objective ...
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...therefore the term risk is also used to describe the expected losses or the variation from the actual outcome. Course Objectives: The course aims at making the students conversant with risk of cross border business (Trade, Investments and Long Term Projects) and the techniques available for mitigating those risks. The role of Insurers and the products and services offered by them would be gone in detail to equip the students with decisions making tools. Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to: understand the concept of risk in business management learn various techniques available to assess and mitigate those risks develop strategic alternatives evaluate different kinds of risks and their impact on different areas Table of Contents Course Objectives: ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Learning Outcomes: ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 1: Concept of Risk ........................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 What is Risk ? .................................................................................................................................... 6 1.2 Direct versus Indirect Expected Losses .........................................................
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...providing a wide range of general medical and surgical services and sub-specialty services to a local Bankstown/Canterbury community. It is part of South Western Sydney Local Health District.it has 454 beds and over 1400 emloyes between doctors , nurses , radiolgiest , administration , and other services . b. Laws are put into place to protect everyone - the customer, the employee and the company. You are not expected to be a lawyer, but being aware of the relevant legislations will help your organisation run more smoothly and avoid complications in the future, such as getting tied up in lengthy legal battles for unfair staff dismissal etc. Some of the common legislations applicable to traders include the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. These regulations are put into place to protect the consumers' rights and ensure they receive good quality products or services at all times. Duty of care : The responsibility or the legal obligation of a person or organization to avoid acts or omissions (which can be reasonably foreseen) to be likely to cause harm to others. Accessible parking Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital has a number of accessible parking spaces for people displaying their current Mobility Parking Scheme permit. The parking spaces outside of the carpark are drop off zones and are timed to a maximum of 30 minutes . Fines will apply if this time is exceeded. Please note that parking within the carpark will...
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...≈√ F M A G u i d e l i n e s on Operational Risk Management These guidelines were prepared by the Oesterreichische Nationalbank in cooperation with the Financial Market Authority Published by: Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) Otto-Wagner-Platz 3, 1090 Vienna, Austria Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) Praterstraße 23, 1020 Vienna, Austria Produced by: Oesterreichische Nationalbank Editor in chief: Günther Thonabauer, Communications Division (OeNB) Barbara Nösslinger, Staff Department for Executive Board Affairs and Public Relations (FMA) Editorial processings: Chapter I and III: Roman Buchelt, Stefan Unteregger (OeNB) Chapter II and IV: Wolfgang Fend, Radoslaw Zwizlo, Johannes Lutz (FMA) Design: Peter Buchegger, Communications Division (OeNB) Typesetting, printing and production: OeNB Printing Office Published and printed at: Otto-Wagner-Platz 3, 1090 Vienna, Austria Inquiries: Oesterreichische Nationalbank Communications Division Otto-Wagner-Platz 3, 1090 Vienna, Austria Postal address: Post Office Box 61, 1011Vienna, Austria Phone (+43-1) 40420-6666 Telefax (+43-1) 40420-6696 Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) Executive Board Affairs & Public Relations Division Praterstraße 23, 1020 Vienna, Austria Phone (+43-1) 24959-5100 Orders: Oesterreichische Nationalbank Documentation Management and Communications Services Otto-Wagner-Platz 3, 1090 Vienna, Austria Postal address: Post Office Box 61, 1011Vienna, Austria Phone...
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...[pic][pic] Fundamentals of Emergency Management Independent Study 230.a January 14, 2010 FEMA COURSE OVERVIEW Unit 1: Course Introduction Introduction How to Complete This Course Unit 1 Objectives Course Objectives Case Study: Tornado in Barneveld, Wisconsin Your Place in the Emergency Management System Case Study: Hazardous Chemical Release Activity: Where Do I Fit? Unit 2: Overview of the Principles of Emergency Management and the Integrated Emergency Management System Introduction and Unit Overview FEMA Mission and Purpose Response Authorities History Principles of Emergency Management Recent Changes to Emergency Planning Requirements Why an Integrated Emergency Management System? Emergency Management Concepts and Terms Partners in the Coordination Network Activity: Partners in the Coordination Network Emergency Management in Local Government Activity: Where Is Emergency Management in My Community? Unit 3: Incident Management Actions Introduction and Unit Overview Introduction to the Spectrum of Incident Management Actions Prevention Preparedness Response Activity: Response Operations Recovery Mitigation Unit 4: Roles of Key Participants Introduction and Unit Overview The Role of the Local Emergency Program Manager State Emergency Management Role How the Private Sector and Voluntary Organizations Assist Emergency Managers Federal Emergency Management Role The National Response Framework Activity:...
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...Management Disaster Planning Guideline June 2007 Version 1.1 Table of Contents Acknowledgments 5 Foreword 5 Introduction 6 Background 6 Scope of this guideline 6 Related Documents 6 Reference to the Adequate Records Management Standard 7 Variation to this guideline 7 Records and Disasters 7 Disasters affecting records 8 Disasters affecting Australian organisations 8 Counter disaster management for records 9 Disaster review of your agency 10 Risk Assessment 10 Establish the context 11 Identify the risks 11 Critical needs determination 13 Analyse the risks 14 Assess the risks 15 Treat the risks 15 Monitor and review 16 Planning 16 Project Planning 17 Project team responsibilities 18 Content of the plan 18 How to prepare the response and recovery plan 19 Components of the response and recovery plan 20 Lists and supplies 22 Insurance and emergency funding arrangements 23 On-site equipment 23 Implementing the plan 24 Maintaining the plan 24 Distribution issues 25 Plan maintenance responsibilities 25 Training and testing 25 Post disaster analysis 27 Vital Records Protection 28 Identifying vital records 29 Protecting vital records 31 Preventative measures 31 Recovery and restoration 33 Critical data protection 34 Response...
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...Butterworth-Heinemann is an imprint of Elsevier Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8DP, UK 30 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Burlington, MA 01803, USA First edition 2009 Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier’s Science & Technology Rights Department in Oxford, UK: phone (144) (0) 1865 843830; fax (144) (0) 1865 853333; email: permissions@elsevier.com. Alternatively you can submit your request online by visiting the Elsevier web site at http://elsevier.com/locate/permissions, and selecting Obtaining permission to use Elsevier material Notice No responsibility is assumed by the publisher for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions or ideas contained in the material herein. Because of rapid advances in the medical sciences, in particular, independent verification of diagnoses and drug dosages should be made. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress ISBN–13:...
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...DEL CASTILLO, ANJELAH AUBREY R. BSBA BLOCK-A I. THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REPUBLIC ACT No. 10121 AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, PROVIDING FOR THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK AND INSTITUTIONALIZING THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010". Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - It shall be the policy of the State to: (a) Uphold the people's constitutional rights to life and property by addressing the root causes of vulnerabilities to disasters, strengthening the country's institutional capacity for disaster risk reduction and management and building the resilience of local communities to disasters including climate change impacts; (b) Adhere to and adopt the universal norms, principles and standards of humanitarian assistance and the global effort on risk reduction as concrete expression of the country's commitment to overcome human sufferings due to recurring disasters; (c) Incorporate internationally accepted principles of disaster risk management in the creation and implementation of national, regional and local sustainable development and poverty reduction strategies...
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...subsidiary of the US-based Union Carbide Corporation, caused one of the highest-casualty industrial accidents of the 20th century. At least 2000 people died immediately and another 200,000 to 300,000 suffered respiratory and other injuries of varying severity. Property damage consisted mainly of contamination to nearby areas by various chemical residues. The defoliation of trees immediately afterward is clearly attributable to the gas leak; contamination in the nearby settlements may have multiple sources, the contamination of the plant site resulted from many years of general production activity. India’s Economic Ambitions When India attained independence from Great Britain in 1947, its new political leaders wanted to make the country wealthier by encouraging development of modern industry. It had strong support from the citizens, who generally agreed that India’s current lack of industrialization and economic development were the result of these colonial-era policies. Thus the new government could expect widespread support for any policy that appeared to set the country on the path to industrialization. The new political elite brought to this task a set of beliefs about economic policy that sought a middle way between the heavy reliance on private enterprise that had characterized British industrialization in the 18th and 19 th centuries and the reliance on central planning of the whole economy characteristic of the Soviet Union’s industrialization effort...
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