Plans to Split Regulator Would Lead to `Dark Age,' U.K. FSA Chief Says Nov 10, 2009
To undo the integrated approach to risk assessment would be to return regulation in the U.K. to the dark ages, said Sants in the speech at Bloombergs London offices. Failing to take into account the lessons learnt from the last two years would be grossly irresponsible. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Ky. Chamber urges state health savings Nov 10, 2009
Oklahoma state employees, for example, can earn as much as $500 a year in cash awards for completing a health risk assessment and attending two follow-up evaluations with primary care physicians. South Dakota state employees who exercise five days a week for three consecutive months can receive $100 per year in a Health Reward and Wellness Account, which can be used for co-payments, deductibles, coinsurance, exercise equipment or gym memberships. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Patient release hysteria unfounded and unhelpful Nov 9, 2009
The treating psychiatrist then prepares a report commenting on the management plan and rehabilitation goals, the risk assessment and whether or not the psychiatrist believes the leaves applied for should be supported. The application and the response from the treating psychiatrist is then assessed by the leave review committee, which makes recommendations about supporting or not supporting the application either in full or in part. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Top planner accused of toxic hazard cover-up Nov 8, 2009
They claim a 1983 departmental risk assessment study of the area was never published and that a "sanitised" study in 1985 misrepresented the risk to residents of death, serious injury and irritation from toxic hazards. There was a "conspiracy" to conceal the true state of the risks, they allege. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* Lessons to learn from beef debacle Nov 8, 2009
The DOH commissioned the National Health Research Institute to conduct a health risk assessment, which fallaciously calculated the risk of consuming US beef in the same way as dioxin pollution is calculated. In addition, the DOH distorted a consensus reached by a committee of experts, prompting several authoritative experts to resign. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
North Side residents fight to replace span Nov 7, 2009
The city has asked the railroad for a risk assessment, but Norfolk Southern has not responded to that request, Mr. Hassett said. "Why ask us for a risk assessment when the city owns it?" said Rudy Husband, a spokesman for Norfolk Southern. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Click to read: Garrido Victim: Scathing Report On-Target Nov 6, 2009
There definitely has to be a better system of risk assessment (Garrido was initially classified as a low-risk ex-convict), and there just has to be a lot of common sense involved in this job. There has to be accountability for what has happened, as well. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Health calendar Nov 6, 2009
HMSA's HEALTHPASS, a health risk assessment program, including screening for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, body composition and body fat; 7-9:30 a.m., Nov. 6; Mililani YMCA; and 7-11:30 a.m. Nov. 21; HMSA Center, 818 Keeaumoku St., room S100; free for HMSA members, by appointment only: 432-9220. AED ESSENTIALS, with American Red Cross certification; 3:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 6; American Red Cross, Diamond Head; $30; (prerequisite , CPR certification); registration: 739-8123. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bondi cliff dweller 'Two Hats' charged with rape Nov 5, 2009
The council was planning another bid to evict him after a recent risk assessment highlighted public safety concerns. with Georgina Robinson. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Suspect insulation installer facing the fuzz Nov 5, 2009
" In a tightening of the scheme, the government has promised to publish a name and shame list of dodgy installers by December 1. The rebate has also been cut from $1600 to $1200 and homeowners are now required to obtain two independent quotes and a mandatory risk assessment before work can begin. This follows the electrocution of a Brisbane installer in October. Join the conversation You're the only person reading this now. . . We've already demonstrated our willingness to strike installers from... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
CSI Web portal recommended for local banks Nov 5, 2009
It delivers core banking, payments processing, Internet, card services, risk assessment, fraud prevention, network management, and regulatory compliance solutions to more than 4,600 financial institutions and corporate entities. Most Read Stories. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Nov 4, 2009
An army veteran in full military garb, Jean Reno, was told to stop selling poppies at a Portsmouth shopping centre because he would not undergo a "risk assessment". Anthropologist and father of Structuralism whose influence extended far beyond his discipline. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Seaports need more safeguards against bio/chem weapons Nov 4, 2009
CBP officials must determine which entryways should get the most attention and resources for developing detection technology for biological and chemical threats, according to the IG, who recommended CBP conduct a formal risk assessment to ensure resources get to the right places. CBP partially concurred with this recommendation, saying it was participating in two DHS programs that focus on biological and chemical threats. (FCW.com)
What is Toxicology? Nov 3, 2009
Toxicologists Use Scientific Evidence to do Toxic Risk Assessments. The scientifically measurable level of potential harm is sometimes referred to as the risk assessment ... Some of the questions risk assessments answer, include questions such as: How do certain pesticides threaten our health. (Suite101.com)
Pay-by-the-mile auto insurance advan00004000ces in California Nov 3, 2009
The push to cut rates for low-mileage drivers could spark a move to raise rates for high-mileage drivers based on more accurate risk assessment, though no such increase currently is under consideration. Pedestrians in downtown Sacramento last week had mixed feelings. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Genetics may hold key to prevention, treatment Nov 3, 2009
According to Dr. Susan Sajer, an oncologist at Emerson Hospital in Concord and director of the Massachusetts Society of Clinical Oncology, genetics have become a key component in both risk assessment and treatment of breast cancer. We now do genetic risk assessments and that s significantly changed how patients are approached, said Sajer, who specializes in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine ... Sajer, a Lincoln resident, said she sees many patients for risk assessment based on... (Bolton Common, MA)
Coming events Nov 3, 2009
INFORMATION SECURITY ARCHITECTURE lunch meeting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Plaza Club, 20th floor; topic: from risk assessment to compliance and everything in between; members $25, non-members $30, buffet lunch included. RSVP by Nov. 9: , 694-4041. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Energy Trading Compliance Programs: Basic Components in a Changing Energy Regulatory Environment Nov 2, 2009
The development of an energy trading risk assessment program. Access to energy trading industry groups and regulators. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Study: One in four CFOs to hire soon Nov 1, 2009
We re seeing a renewed focus on risk assessment, especially in the area of executive pay, and that will help instill confidence in regulators and investors. Grant Thorton LLP is a national tax and advisory organization that conducted the biannual survey with 846 CFOs and senior comptrollers from public and private companies, of which 63 were from financial services companies. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
School District Gets 'Clean' Audit Report Oct 31, 2009
" One of the material weaknesses is bank reconciliation. Although improvements have already been implemented, it was still cited as a weakness in this audit. The auditor also said the district has responded to additional recommendations made. Several improvements in this area also were noted by the auditor including that bank reconciliations are now timely and no unidentified differences noted. Journal entries are another material weakness. Journal entries are being reviewed by two people other... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Our view: Good work in D.C. Oct 31, 2009
Another helpful study called for in the bill is a formal "risk assessment" of shipping in Cook Inlet. Home to Alaska's original oil industry, and beset by strong tides that complicate navigation, Cook Inlet has seen mishaps involving tankers and service vessels. (Anchorage Daily News)
* US ground beef still banned: premier Oct 30, 2009
Its neither a problem of risk assessment, nor food safety. The problem now is that people doubt about the products. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
New Strategies To Monitor Exposure To Environmental Carcinogens Needed Oct 30, 2009
7, 2008) A new risk assessment tool has allayed some panic about suspected cancer-causing agents, such as deodorants, coffee and artificial sweeteners. Surveys suggest that tobacco smoking is correctly. (Science Daily)
Tougher boards needed Oct 29, 2009
Of these, 85 percent were planning to improve the alignment with business strategy and objectives; and 84 percent were planning to improve the risk assessment process. Mouillon comments: "Our research highlights the need for companies to take a much broader view of their risk management function. For many, the global economic downturn was the first real event to test their external risk management assumptions and procedures. The depth and speed of the global economic downturn, coupled with... (iAfrica.com)
Fishery Impact Test Developed Oct 29, 2009
29, 2009) Aspects of the 'ecological risk assessment' (ERA) method have been adopted in the US, Canada, Ecuador, and the Western and Central Pacific, and by the international eco-labelling organisation the Marine Stewardship Council. See also. (Science Daily)
Fatal exposure Oct 29, 2009
Page last updated at 19:23 GMT, Wednesday, 28 October 2009. UN rattled by fatal Kabul attack. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Knocking nanoparticles off the socks Oct 29, 2009
"These results have important implications for the risk assessment of silver textiles and also for environmental fate studies of nanosilver, because they show that under certain conditions relevant to washing, primarily coarse silver-containing particles are released," the paper says. . (EurekAlert!)
Hungarian Central Bank's Rate Cuts to End at 6% Next Year, Economists Say Oct 29, 2009
Further rate cuts now hinge on the countrys risk assessment as the recession keeps consumer prices in check, which would allow lower borrowing costs, Magyar Nemzeti Bank President said on Oct. 22. Analysts expect the to drop from an average of 4. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Stock questions? Ask Matt Oct 28, 2009
You should take the time to use an online risk assessment offered by investment firms such as and. Only after considering all the relevant variables in your own case can you intelligently figure out what your portfolio should look like. (USA Today -- Money)
Breast Reduction May Lead To Cancer Detection In Patients Oct 27, 2009
19, 2008) The time has come for breast cancer risk assessment, counseling and genetic testing to move from cancer specialists to the realm of primary care. A growing body of evidence has documented the. (Science Daily)
Africa: Arms Treaty Could Be Powerful Tool to Protect Children Oct 27, 2009
The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) would set up a risk assessment system to determine the legality of an arms transfer on a case-by-case basis, based on the likelihood the weapons would be used to harm civilians or in some way other than national defence or law enforcement. It would also function as a legal agreement to enforce laws and treaties that already exist. (allAfrica.com)
Gray, Herrick both seek new direction in Sennett Oct 25, 2009
An important issue for Herrick is a state Comptroller's Office decision to do a risk assessment after he asked for an audit of town finances, lawyers' bills, surplus money and town credit cards. He also said the town should settle the Bonca's Restaurant zoning dispute during the first week of January and redirect surplus money for tax reduction, investment in water projects and drainage issues. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Contractor told to stop work at two sites Oct 23, 2009
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Child services are 'inadequate' Oct 23, 2009
The report says inspectors identified a range of failures in care planning, risk assessment, reviews, recording, planning and visits by social workers. It also says there is a significant lack of initial emergency placements. (BBC News -- UK)
County trial opens over contamination Oct 22, 2009
Shreve said according to a risk assessment of the property, there is no risk as long as there is clean water for people to drink. And they have that. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Yes, it’s a pain. But you really should read your open enrollment materials Oct 22, 2009
Watson Wyatt found employers are offering gift cards, cash, and discounted premiums to workers and, in some cases, their spouses for undergoing a health risk assessment or participating in smoking cessation, weight management, or fitness programs. Here are some tips from me and Hewitt to help you. (Boston Globe)
Prison expert says NV has low inmate recidivism Oct 22, 2009
Austin has a $20,000 contract with the commission to re-evaluate risk assessment factors used in deciding whether to release prisoners. He helped develop the current system three years ago. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Oil risk assessment called flawed Oct 21, 2009
National Academy findings on the state's planned oil-gas risk assessment. It doesn't appear to be feasible. (Anchorage Daily News)
Securing Biological Select Agents And Toxins Will Require Developing A Culture Of Trust Oct 21, 2009
The current Security Risk Assessment screening process, which relies on screening more than 20 criminal, immigration, and terrorist databases to identify disqualifying behavior or activities, is appropriate, the report says. However, a change that should be considered is expanding the appeal process beyond a simple determination of factual errors to include the opportunity to consider circumstances surrounding otherwise disqualifying factors, such as the length of time since an offense occurred. (Science Daily)
* Filippinos hunker down ahead of Typhoon Lupit Oct 19, 2009
During an emergency meeting yesterday, town mayors were authorized to pre-emptively evacuate people from landslide and flood-prone villages based on their risk assessment. Other relatively safer areas should put in place warning systems and move people out once dangerous heavy rains continuously fall, Luces said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Make your health benefits a priority Oct 18, 2009
Watson Wyatt found employers are offering gift cards, cash and discounted premiums to workers and, in some cases, their spouses for undergoing a health risk assessment or participating in smoking cessation, weight management or fitness programs. Hewitt research shows that most companies offer tools to help you go through your health-care claims from the past year. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Minnesota Expands Bovine TB Control Zone (2) Oct 18, 2009
Producers must have an official risk assessment to assess the interaction between deer and cattle. In addition, herds located in this area must have an annual whole-herd TB test. (Agri-View, WI)
Kuffour has nothing to apologise for about Vodafone deal Oct 18, 2009
Maybe the Committee conjured up some Beta factor associated with GT shares in their calculation, but the public need to know the rationale behind the risk assessment and what other market factors were taking into consideration to arrive at that ridiculous figure. It would be helpful to know whether the figure is stated in the binary or some form other than decimal. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Police target hip-hop nightclubs Oct 17, 2009
Around 270 venues in London give the Metropolitan Police details of their events by filling out the risk assessment form ... A statement from the Met said: "To date, shootings linked to licensed premises have been significantly reduced and we believe the risk assessment process has contributed to this.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Poker gets a full hand this Diwali Oct 17, 2009
They said the game is probabil 00004000 itybased and requires risk assessment, situational analysis and a gift for reading people that can be an effective teaching tool. Poker may have been imported, but poker etiquette is still to be shipped. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Paradigm shift needed to combat drug resistance Oct 16, 2009
The researchers suggest that an effective response requires engagement at the local level, standardization of practices, partnerships between a variety of sectors and rigorous health information gathering along with threat and risk assessment. They also recommend that mobile populations need to be taken into consideration when modelling drug resistance. (EurekAlert!)
4 Making Sense of PPM Software Oct 15, 2009
" Well, according to a Forrester research survey of 269 IT decision makers, 83% said they are in the process of adopting PPM as the way to meet today's challenge of business/IT alignment. If this is true for most of the buying market, and you are in that group, then you are at the point where you need to begin evaluating PPM software tools. The PPM Market The current PPM software market is comprised of over two dozen software vendors and products. Most of the companies are small, but this is... (CIO Information Network)
Anatomy of a Business Plan Oct 15, 2009
Strategic Position & Risk Assessment: Differentiates your company from the competition. It shows where you stand in the marketplace, what makes you compelling to customers, and what advantages you have over the competition. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Report Documents Risks Of Giant Invasive Snakes In The United States Oct 14, 2009
In addition, the risk assessment will provide current, science-based information for management authorities to evaluate prospective regulations that might prevent further colonization of the U.S. by these snakes. The 300-page report provides a comprehensive review of the biology of these species as well as the risk assessment. (Science Daily)
Beverly Hospital's girls night out stresses positive news on breast cancer Oct 14, 2009
In addition to tours of the Breast Health Center, featuring the Aurora Breast MRI, one of about four state-of-the-art units operating in Massachusetts, attendees were also offered the opportunity to take a free breast cancer risk assessment ... She also spoke about the Tyrer-Cuzick risk assessment model used at the center, which takes factors such as age, ancestry and family history, among many others, into consideration when calculating risk. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Wall Street Eyes the 10,000 Mark Oct 14, 2009
Schlesinger suggests, "This is a great opportunity to really stop, think and reassess. So we'll start with that reassessment thing. Every single retirement plan has an online questionnaire: It's called a risk tolerance or risk assessment questionnaire. Figure out where you stand. You've lived through some really bad lows. It may be time to move it along and try to diversify your portfolio and put your money back to work. Now is a great time to do it.". Schlesinger: MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc.... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Aquilent wins Veterans Affairs contracts Oct 14, 2009
It will also develop a combined health risk assessment, which will give active-duty personnel, reserves, veterans and their families direct access to assessments that can be incorporated into their personal health records. The VA continues to demonstrate its leadership in enabling collaboration and participation in health care management for veterans, their families and other VA stakeholders, said Aquilent CEO David Fout. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Budget unlikely to dish out many goodies to man in the street Oct 14, 2009
Poon said the seminar would cover budget updates, tax cases, field audits, tax investigations, transfer pricing risk assessment and issues on reinvestment allowance (RA). We will also be advising more effective tax planning for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and corporations. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Honeywell, APS to pay to prepare for work on contaminated site Oct 13, 2009
The companies also will develop a groundwater risk assessment that evaluates the potential threat to human health and the environment. "These companies have agreed to carry out important work that will move the cleanup of this site forward," said Keith Takata, Superfund division director for the EPA's Pacific Southwest Region. (AZCentral -- News)
Urban Sprawl: A New Epidemic In Accra. Oct 13, 2009
Houses are built in high risk flood zones with no appropriate flood risk assessment conducted, and no documented record of flooding history to guide developers. The result is houses that impede the flow of floodwater, affect flood defence structures or obstruct land otherwise needed for access or maintenance purposes. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
For safetys sake Oct 13, 2009
In view of the potential threat on human health, plants, animals, the environment and biodiversity, the law also provides for risk assessment and management, and emergency response plans from researchers and proposers of modern biotechnologies. The Biosafety Act is available at. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Breast Cancer Gene: Who Wants To Know? Oct 13, 2009
While significant, family history needs to be put in perspective, said Dr. Alexander Miller, director of the Cancer Prevention and Risk Assessment Clinic at the Cancer Therapy and Research Center in San Antonio. "If you have two sisters with breast cancer, but they have another eight sisters without cancer, then there's a less chance that the family carries the mutation," he said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Gene Data Tool Advances Prospects For Personalized Medicine Oct 12, 2009
For many of the recent studies, the area under the curve (AUC), a method of measuring the accuracy of risk assessment, amounts to 0 ... Furthermore, the authors' risk assessment model might not be applicable to mass population-level screening, but rather could be most useful in evaluating siblings of affected patients, who already are known to have a higher risk for the specific disease. (Science Daily)
Many new schools lack sprinklers Oct 12, 2009
We expect that the education authority or funding body of the BSF scheme should request, as part of the employer's requirements, that a risk assessment be undertaken to assess the validity of providing sprinklers in the scheme. "We urge all local authorities to ensure that schools within their areas have comprehensive fire safety management plans, fire-fighting equipment such as fire extinguishers on the premises and that they carry out regular fire drills. We would encourage all local... (BBC News -- UK)
5 Bringing Decentralized IT Together at AIG Oct 10, 2009
A condition might be that we do a proof of concept for a new technology or an early performance benchmark on a technology or a division uses a certain piece of software that another group has used to leverage across the company, and what we'll do at that point where the design has been laid out is a sit down peer-to-peer review with the project team and do risk assessment and come out of that review meeting with a building permit piece of paper I have signed with recommendations for the project... (CIO Information Network)
Breast cancer options on the home front Oct 10, 2009
Another new tool that the Breast Health Center at Beverly Hospital at Danvers offers is the breast cancer risk assessment. When women come in for the annual mammogram, they are asked if they would like to fill out a form asking them questions, some about their family history. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Vince McCarthy Joins Verisk Analytics as Senior Vice President - Corporate Development and Strategy Oct 9, 2009
Verisk Analytics (Nasdaq: - ) is a leading provider of risk assessment solutions to professionals in insurance, healthcare, mortgage lending, government, risk management, and human resources. Verisk Analytics includes the holdings of Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) and its subsidiaries, which provide essential solutions to the insurance, mortgage lending, and healthcare markets. (Primezone Releases)
Data protection tips for corporate compliance leaders Oct 9, 2009
She did a risk assessment and submitted the resulting report with a recommendation to require encryption on the laptops. The ISO's recommendation was denied because, according to the CPO in the law office, no laws (at that time) explicitly required encryption, and the expense to implement encryption would not be necessary, in his opinion, to advance the business. (Search Security, MA)
M.D. Anderson receives $8.3M grant Oct 9, 2009
And it also will improve cancer risk assessment, early diagnosis, prognosis and assessment of the likelihood of recurrence. Most Read Stories. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Reading Festival promoters fined Oct 9, 2009
Reading Festival Ltd admitted two breaches after failing to carry out a proper risk assessment and failing to ensure the safety of workers. The charges were brought after two men were hurt when a crane ran into power lines during preparations for the festival in August 2006. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
