Keyword "risk assessment" - List of latest news (45 results)

22/04 Hundreds gather after fatal police shooting

Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets following the fatal police shooting of a Somali man, calling for an independent investigation, accountability, and urgent reform in the use of nonlethal force.

22/04 Credit card risk control storm is coming: Some investors make 40,000 yuan in one week by swiping cards for gold, and the "gold gambler" is stopped by the bank

Credit card risk control storm is coming: Some investors make 40,000 yuan in one week by swiping cards for gold, and the "gold gambler" is stopped by the bank

07/04 £5 blood test can predict heart attacks and strokes more accurately

Adding the test to current health assessments could save lives, research suggests.

17/03 Online platforms fail to assess risks in annual reports, study says

Reports required under the Digital Services Act must be sent to the European Commission every year.

16/03 The Kyle & Jackie O Show under fire for Lamborghini stunt

The Kyle & Jackie O Show has come under fire over a stunt involving a Lamborghini allegedly speeding through residential streets in Melbourne.

16/03 How AI is applied to myopia prevention and control

How AI is applied to myopia prevention and control

10/03 Globalization layout continues to deepen, cross-border mergers and acquisitions of A-share companies continue to be hot

Globalization layout continues to deepen, cross-border mergers and acquisitions of A-share companies continue to be hot

11/02 ‘Unpredictable’: Move that will anger commuters

Sydney commuters have been warned to seek alternative travel arrangements on Wednesday after the Rail, Tram and Bus Union announced it would be taking industrial action for the next two weeks.

31/01 Police admit shock failures in Floreat tragedy

Eight police officers will face disciplinary action after an internal review uncovered serious failures in risk assessment in the lead up to coward killer Mark Bombara’s rampage in a leafy Perth suburb.

27/01 Owners of dogs and cats warned they may be killing garden birds

Scientists are calling for the Government to reassess the environmental risk of pesticides used in flea and tick treatments.

21/01 Using your own laptop or phone for work? Why it’s a security hazard for businesses

Letting employees use their own devices for work has many benefits – and many risks, too.

15/01 Peacekeeping armies: what are they, why do African states build them and what impact do they have?

Poorer states, like Rwanda and Burundi, have economic incentives for maintaining peacekeeping armies.

25/10 The future of cyber insurance: Meeting the demand for non-attack coverage - Help Net Security

Cyber claims have continued their upwards trend over the past year, driven in large part by a rise in data and privacy breach incidents.

23/10 Advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Middle East, Captain Mohamed Aziz: The risk assessment process is thoughtful and based on reliable information

Advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Middle East, Captain Mohamed Aziz: The risk assessment process is thoughtful and based on reliable information

18/10 It may be fatal.. A new report warns against strong caffeine powder

A new report from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment confirmed that drinking strong coffee can make people feel dizzy, but consuming a spoon or two of pure caffeine could be fatal.

16/10 Woman dead after two teaspoons: Institute warns against caffeine powder - danger to life

Caffeine powder is primarily used when people want to achieve high levels of performance. But after research, an institute comes to a drastic conclusion: Anyone who takes too much of the highly concentrated dietary supplement could die.

26/09 ‘Ridiculous’: NRL world divided as Kalyn Ponga Kangaroos deadline twist emerges

The rugby league world has been left divided after Kalyn Ponga’s bombshell Kangaroos snub as the NRL’s deadline for a backflip passed.

23/09 An international achievement by Aqaba International Laboratories - Bin Hayyan in “the field of risk assessment of Legionella bacteria”

Aqaba International Laboratories - Bin Hayyan, affiliated with the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, has achieved a new achievement as the first entity in Jordan and the region.

04/09 Disturbing incident as worker falls asleep

A disturbing incident occurred on a late night shift at Brisbane’s Air Traffic Control Centre, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

31/07 Leveraging dynamic configuration for seamless and compliant software changes - Help Net Security

Dynamic configuration systems enable faster responses and lower risk by allowing rollouts without rebuilding and redeploying code.

17/05 Even small amounts can be harmful - why you shouldn't underestimate mold

Not everyone is aware of contamination caused by mold toxins. According to experts, consumers should pay more attention. Otherwise there are health risks.

01/05 Report argues TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat should be banned for users under the age of 18

Are you fed up feeling like your phone has a grip on your life that won’t let go?

18/04 Couple believed to be killed by sheep

A New Zealand man and woman are believed to have been killed by a sheep after their bodies were found in a paddock in Waitakere, west of Auckland.

11/04 How Google’s 90-day TLS certificate validity proposal will affect enterprises - Help Net Security

Google’s 90-day TLS certificate renewal plan enhances security by reducing exploit risks for organizations.

30/03 Baltimore bridge collapse exposes ticking time bomb

The ship that destroyed the Baltimore Bridge was big. Really big. But it is nowhere near the biggest. And that’s becoming a titanic problem.

23/02 Deadly train derailment ‘avoidable’: court

Two government rail organisations have pleaded guilty to criminal charges after a deadly high-speed train derailment in Victoria.

10/02 Russia move sends US state into free fall

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11/01 Ridiculous feud over bench is peak Sydney

A seemingly innocuous park bench is at the centre of a bizarre row in one Sydney suburb, with locals demanding its removal because it apparently encouraged “anti-social behaviour”.

10/01 Global risks 2024: What are the key geopolitical risks this year?

The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks report 2024 believes false information, rising conflicts and economic uncertainty are among the most widespread risks facing this year

05/09 Twist in White Island eruption case

The three brothers who own the New Zealand island where 22 people died in an eruption in 2019 have had charges against them dismissed.

31/08 Iconic brand fined, worker shut in freezer

Sandwich chain Pret A Manger has been fined £800,000 (A$1.5 million) over an incident where an employee was trapped in a walk-in freezer for two and a half hours.

28/08 What Your Insurer Is Trying to Tell You About Climate Change

Insurers are trying to send a message. The government is trying to suppress it.

28/08 ‘Caution’: Aussies’ major travel warning

Australians travelling to one of world’s safest countries have been warned to exercise a “high degree of caution” from a rising terrorism threat.

26/08 Violent sex predator strangled stranger

A violent sex predator who violated a young woman in her home will remain behind bars after refusing to engage in sexual offending rehabilitation programs.

22/08 Mum’s tears after son gunned down by cops

Police who gunned down a man when he lunged at them with knives told him “we don’t want to shoot you” and urged him to stop before the fatal moment erupted, a court has been told.

09/08 Girl left ‘bleeding profusely’ on water slide

A popular Queensland theme park is being sued for more than $1m after an eight-year-old girl allegedly suffered serious internal injuries on a water slide.

18/07 Missing teen’s chilling last words

A friend of missing teenager Zac Barnes has revealed his final words before he vanished into bushland.

17/07 Mammoth fine over woodchipper death

A business has been slapped with the largest fine ever handed down by a NSW court after a man was killed by a woodchipper while working for them.

21/06 Why sub CEO refused to hire ‘old white guys’

The chief executive of OceanGate, who is among the five men aboard the company’s 6.8-metre submersible that went missing on an ill-fated dive to The Titanic, boasted that he didn’t want to hire experienced “50-year-old white guys” to pilot the vessel because they weren’t “inspirational”.

21/06 Driver killed after mining truck falls 15m

A leading Australian construction company has been fined $130,000 over the death of a worker who was killed after the haul truck he was driving fell 15m in an open pit mine.

10/06 Council charged after father, son drown

A regional council will face prosecution by the workplace safety regulator over what is alleged to be a failure to prevent death or serious injury, after a father and son tragically drowned in a public lagoon.

15/03 Chaos exposes nasty $19 trillion problem

The US government’s reaction to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) could spark a dramatic crisis.

28/02 ‘Forced to sell’: New interest rate blow

A chilling warning has been issued that some Australians could be “forced into selling their homes” after a regulator refused to budge on a key issue influencing bank’s interest rates decisions.

22/02 Why you should always back into car parks

It is not only a great way to show you are master of your vehicular domain, but reversing into a busy car park is also just a better way to drive, experts say.

02/02 'Nowhere safe': How do you prepare a trip to a war-zone?

As an EU delegation makes its way to Ukraine, security experts say a 'holistic, agnostic and horizontal' approach can reduce life-threatening risks in a conflict zone.