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 18, Autumn 2010
RISKworld Issue 18, Autumn 2010
In the wake of the Deepwater Horizon accident, this edition draws parallels with the UK’s Piper Alpha disaster, and introduces asset integrity management. Also covered are the art of HAZID, behavioural safety & nuclear training of regulators.
In the wake of the Deepwater Horizon accident, this edition draws parallels with the UK’s Piper Alpha disaster, and introduces asset integrity management. Also covered are the art of HAZID, behavioural safety & nuclear training of regulators.
view more informationRISKworld Issue 17, Spring 2010
RISKworld Issue 17, Spring 2010
The continuing challenge to achieve safe operations is show-cased with lessons from the Nimrod accident, a new approach for decommissioning safety cases, the art of setting SIL targets, the use of KPIs and the benefits of integrating human factors.
The continuing challenge to achieve safe operations is show-cased with lessons from the Nimrod accident, a new approach for decommissioning safety cases, the art of setting SIL targets, the use of KPIs and the benefits of integrating human factors.
view more informationRISKworld Issue 16, Autumn 2009
RISKworld Issue 16, Autumn 2009
An introduction to the ‘competency gap’ and practical risk & safety training, along with lessons from the demise of Lehman Brothers, pros and cons of wind farms on brownfield land, and why periodic reviews of safety should be seen as an opportunity.
An introduction to the ‘competency gap’ and practical risk & safety training, along with lessons from the demise of Lehman Brothers, pros and cons of wind farms on brownfield land, and why periodic reviews of safety should be seen as an opportunity.
view more informationRISKworld Issue 15, Spring 2009
RISKworld Issue 15, Spring 2009
This edition includes a guide to the hazards of hydrogen sulphide, a practical approach to human factors, a risk-based method for fire protection, an introduction to safety-critical software & features the hidden risk of risk management overkill.
This edition includes a guide to the hazards of hydrogen sulphide, a practical approach to human factors, a risk-based method for fire protection, an introduction to safety-critical software & features the hidden risk of risk management overkill.
view more informationRISKworld Issue 14, Autumn 2008
RISKworld Issue 14, Autumn 2008
The challenges of bridging the energy gap by nuclear life extension and wind power are highlighted, together with how to prevent sub-prime safety, integrating human factors in safety management and 6 steps for successful incident investigation.
The challenges of bridging the energy gap by nuclear life extension and wind power are highlighted, together with how to prevent sub-prime safety, integrating human factors in safety management and 6 steps for successful incident investigation.
view more informationRISKworld Issue 13, Spring 2008
RISKworld Issue 13, Spring 2008
This edition learns lessons from the ‘sub-prime’ mortgage crisis, compares quantitative risk assessment across major hazard industries, assesses the status of new nuclear power in the UK & reveals secrets of successful competency management.
This edition learns lessons from the ‘sub-prime’ mortgage crisis, compares quantitative risk assessment across major hazard industries, assesses the status of new nuclear power in the UK & reveals secrets of successful competency management.
view more informationRISKworld Issue 12, Autumn 2007
RISKworld Issue 12, Autumn 2007
With a theme of diversity & delivery, articles cover the hazards of liquefied natural gas, integrated safety and security, the demolition of Chapelcross cooling towers and affordable software safety.
With a theme of diversity & delivery, articles cover the hazards of liquefied natural gas, integrated safety and security, the demolition of Chapelcross cooling towers and affordable software safety.
view more informationRISKworld Issue 11, Spring 2007
RISKworld Issue 11, Spring 2007
In the wake of the Texas City Refinery explosion, we look at the findings of the Baker Panel, while other articles feature societal risk criteria, secrets of knowledge management, the new rail method statement process & the UK’s new nuclear SAPs.
In the wake of the Texas City Refinery explosion, we look at the findings of the Baker Panel, while other articles feature societal risk criteria, secrets of knowledge management, the new rail method statement process & the UK’s new nuclear SAPs.
view more informationRISKworld Issue 10, Autumn 2006
RISKworld Issue 10, Autumn 2006
Marking 5 years of trading, this edition covers the re-emergence of nuclear power in the UK, ten good practices for developing HSE cases in the oil industry, introduction to closed-loop risk management and integrated railways for the 2012 Olympics.
Marking 5 years of trading, this edition covers the re-emergence of nuclear power in the UK, ten good practices for developing HSE cases in the oil industry, introduction to closed-loop risk management and integrated railways for the 2012 Olympics.
view more informationRISKworld Issue 9, Spring 2006
RISKworld Issue 9, Spring 2006
In this issue, we ask is society too risk averse? Other features include an introduction to the SHEPHERD software for explosion analysis, risk-based audits for the construction industry and the business risks linked to UK train operator transfers.
In this issue, we ask is society too risk averse? Other features include an introduction to the SHEPHERD software for explosion analysis, risk-based audits for the construction industry and the business risks linked to UK train operator transfers.
view more informationRISKworld Issue 8, Autumn 2005
RISKworld Issue 8, Autumn 2005
Articles cover the use of SkillsXP in managing competence, how to ensure safe and secure travel of the workforce, the Nuclear Plant Modification Assessment Tool, and getting the best out of consultants (part 2).
Articles cover the use of SkillsXP in managing competence, how to ensure safe and secure travel of the workforce, the Nuclear Plant Modification Assessment Tool, and getting the best out of consultants (part 2).
view more informationRISKworld Issue 7, Spring 2005
RISKworld Issue 7, Spring 2005
The art of minimising risk is highlighted in features on risk-based decision making and active risk management. In related articles we review Quantitative Risk Assessment software and show how to get the best out of consultants (part 1).
The art of minimising risk is highlighted in features on risk-based decision making and active risk management. In related articles we review Quantitative Risk Assessment software and show how to get the best out of consultants (part 1).
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