Archive for the ‘Security’ Category
Monday, July 12th, 2010
Risk is a perception.
Our perception of risks is mainly affected by two factors:
(a) whether we are voluntarily accepting the risk.
A good example is a refinery worker considers the risks at workplace lower than his cousin who has only read about chemical plants; and
(b) potential consequences of event or act or decision.
For a layman, ...
Posted in Regulations, Risk Communication, Risk Perception, Security | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
The U.S. Government has extended the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) to 2014. TRIA is intended to support insurance companies in case the claims from a terror incident go above a certain threshold.
What is interesting are the exclusions used by the government for this reinsurance.
Domestic vs. International Terrorism
Insured losses are ...
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
Eight years after 9/11 threat of terrorism continues to persist.Organizations buying insurance to provide protection from terror attacks is on the rise.
Terrorism Insurance
Prior to 9/11, there was terrorism insurance was not a major concern. However, after 9/11 insurance and reinsurance companies found themselves with significant amount of exposure. Immediately following ...
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Monday, August 31st, 2009
Because of their dependability and long effective lifespan, lithium ion rechargeable batteries are used in almost all modern electronic gadgets – cell phones, laptops, digital cameras, power tools, video games, PDA, household devices, e-bikes, security lighting, iPods, and automobiles. As the electronic market grows, it is evident that the ...
Posted in Battery Fires, Product Safety, Security | 5 Comments »
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Chemical Facility Anti Terrorism Standard (CFATS) came into force on Nov. 20, 2007 as a Federal Regulation under 6 CFR 27. This set into motion the process of assessing threats to chemical plants and refineries in the U.S.
Photo Courtesy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8177037@N06/ / CC BY-NC 2.0 ;
Step 1: Is Your Facility ...
Posted in Regulations, Security | 2 Comments »
