Welcome to issue 47 of our company technical newsletter, RISKworld. We hope you find these articles interesting and thought provoking. As always we welcome your feedback.
The Importance of Interpersonal Skills in HAZOP Facilitation
Risktec Consultant Alex Morrison recently successfully completed an MSc in Risk and Safety Management with Risktec and Liverpool John Moores University. As part of her dissertation research, Alex investigated effective HAZOP facilitation, and explored one specific area that contributes to a successful HAZOP: the interpersonal skills of the HAZOP Leader.
Explanations Behind Our Actions: The COM-B Model
Although we cannot dissect every individual’s experience in depth, it is still possible to understand people’s behaviours and explore the reasons behind their attitudes and actions. Jana Mihulkova looks at the COM-B model and what it can show us.
Structured Decision-Making: MCDA
Decision-making is often a challenging task, especially when multiple factors and conflicting objectives are involved, but there are methods which can help to structure and document the process. Consultant Phil Smith talks us through the MCDA technique.
Safety of Electric Vehicles for Aircraft Fuelling Operations
As the aviation industry seeks to decarbonise ground operations, Thomas Fairclough explores the risk management measures required to ensure safe deployment of Electric Vehicles (EVs) when utilised for aircraft fuelling operations.
