RISKworld – The newsletter of Risktec Solutions

At Risktec we strongly believe in sharing our expertise and knowledge with our clients. RISKworld is our regular newsletter packed full of informative, cutting-edge articles on safety and risk management.

RISKworld Issue 31, Spring 2017

RISKworld Issue 31, Spring 2017

This edition highlights how equipment reliability and availability can be optimised by smart asset management and tailored maintenance. It also explores the benefits of Enterprise Risk Management, the different psychological biases that can affect risk-based decision-making, and concludes with an overview of Small Modular Reactors.

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This edition highlights how equipment reliability and availability can be optimised by smart asset management and tailored maintenance. It also explores the benefits of Enterprise Risk Management, the different psychological biases that can affect risk-based decision-making, and concludes with an overview of Small Modular Reactors.

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RISKworld Issue 30, Summer 2016

RISKworld Issue 30, Summer 2016

In this issue we highlight the impact of the low oil price on process safety. We also look at the technical safety of hydrogen facilities, the humble risk matrix, fire control in public buildings and our process safety MSc.

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In this issue we highlight the impact of the low oil price on process safety. We also look at the technical safety of hydrogen facilities, the humble risk matrix, fire control in public buildings and our process safety MSc.

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RISKworld Issue 29, Spring 2016

RISKworld Issue 29, Spring 2016

Articles on ‘operationalising’ the safety case and game-based learning promote workforce engagement. We also spotlight land use planning, fire and gas detector mapping, as well as Asset Integrity Management.

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Articles on ‘operationalising’ the safety case and game-based learning promote workforce engagement. We also spotlight land use planning, fire and gas detector mapping, as well as Asset Integrity Management.

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RISKworld Issue 28, Autumn 2015

RISKworld Issue 28, Autumn 2015

The autumn issue reflects the increasing relevance of security and efficiency, but also includes articles on established techniques, such as RAM and HAZOPs, the latter from the unique perspective of the HAZOP scribe. We also provide a feature on the innovative approach of blended learning.

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The autumn issue reflects the increasing relevance of security and efficiency, but also includes articles on established techniques, such as RAM and HAZOPs, the latter from the unique perspective of the HAZOP scribe. We also provide a feature on the innovative approach of blended learning.

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RISKworld Issue 27, Spring 2015

RISKworld Issue 27, Spring 2015

This edition takes a fresh look at safety leadership and process safety audits, and asks whether we have the right mix of risk-based and prescriptive safety. We also investigate the hacking of railway control systems, and showcase how to address functional safety for ageing safety instrumented systems.

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This edition takes a fresh look at safety leadership and process safety audits, and asks whether we have the right mix of risk-based and prescriptive safety. We also investigate the hacking of railway control systems, and showcase how to address functional safety for ageing safety instrumented systems.

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RISKworld Issue 26, Autumn 2014

RISKworld Issue 26, Autumn 2014

The articles in this edition once again illustrate the challenges faced in managing safety, from legislative changes in European offshore and rail sectors, to process safety competence, major accident communication and the bowtie method.

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The articles in this edition once again illustrate the challenges faced in managing safety, from legislative changes in European offshore and rail sectors, to process safety competence, major accident communication and the bowtie method.

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RISKworld Issue 25, Spring 2014

RISKworld Issue 25, Spring 2014

This latest issue spotlights a wide range of topics, from highly numerical QRA for multi-facility complexes, to the increasing recognition of the critical importance of safety leadership and human factors.

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This latest issue spotlights a wide range of topics, from highly numerical QRA for multi-facility complexes, to the increasing recognition of the critical importance of safety leadership and human factors.

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RISKworld Issue 24, Autumn 2013

RISKworld Issue 24, Autumn 2013

In this issue, we focus on some of the emerging challenges in safety, including the importance of safety leadership values, stakeholder communication, proportional risk assessment, and building and maintaining competence.

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In this issue, we focus on some of the emerging challenges in safety, including the importance of safety leadership values, stakeholder communication, proportional risk assessment, and building and maintaining competence.

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RISKworld Issue 23, Spring 2013

RISKworld Issue 23, Spring 2013

In this issue, we focus particularly on the importance of people to safety, whether through leadership skills, organisational culture, specific job-related critical activities or effective training.

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In this issue, we focus particularly on the importance of people to safety, whether through leadership skills, organisational culture, specific job-related critical activities or effective training.

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RISKworld Issue 22, Autumn 2012

RISKworld Issue 22, Autumn 2012

The diversity of the articles in this edition is a reminder of the wide range of responsibilities associated with operating hazardous facilities, from detailed numerical analysis to leadership.

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The diversity of the articles in this edition is a reminder of the wide range of responsibilities associated with operating hazardous facilities, from detailed numerical analysis to leadership.

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RISKworld Issue 21, Spring 2012

RISKworld Issue 21, Spring 2012

The articles on 'black swans' and 'stress testing' focus on rare events which can have a major impact across the globe. We also have a look at the safety of emerging energy technologies and explore the benefits of computer technology for permit-to-work systems and training delivery.

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The articles on ‘black swans’ and ‘stress testing’ focus on rare events which can have a major impact across the globe. We also have a look at the safety of emerging energy technologies and explore the benefits of computer technology for permit-to-work systems and training delivery.

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RISKworld Issue 20, Autumn 2011

RISKworld Issue 20, Autumn 2011

This issue looks at the lessons from the Fukushima nuclear accident. Other articles cover CFD explosion analysis, common myths surrounding the ALARP principle, and the introduction of new signalling technology on the London Underground.

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This issue looks at the lessons from the Fukushima nuclear accident. Other articles cover CFD explosion analysis, common myths surrounding the ALARP principle, and the introduction of new signalling technology on the London Underground.

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