Material Selection For Chemical Process Equipment

Introduction  
  • Any engineering design, i.e for chemical process plants/industries, is only useful when it can be translated into reality by using available materials and fabrication methods.
  • Thus, the selection of materials for construction combined with the appropriate techniques of fabrication can play a vital role in the success or failure of a new chemical plant or in the improvement of an existing facility
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Material Selection For Chemical Process Equipment

Introduction  
  • Any engineering design, i.e for chemical process plants/industries, is only useful when it can be translated into reality by using available materials and fabrication methods.
  • Thus, the selection of materials for construction combined with the appropriate techniques of fabrication can play a vital role in the success or failure of a new chemical plant or in the improvement of an existing facility

Quality Management Implementation Guide

INTRODUCTION TO THE STANDARD  ISO 9001 is one of the most widely adopted International Standards in the world. With over 1 million certificates issued worldwide, it spans all sectors of commerce and industry. ISO 9000 was first published by ISO in 1987 having evolved from the BS 5750 series of standards. These standards themselves had been influenced by Government and military procurement standards which had become necessary to ensure the quality of products and services purchased and distributed 
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Quality Management Implementation Guide

INTRODUCTION TO THE STANDARD  ISO 9001 is one of the most widely adopted International Standards in the world. With over 1 million certificates issued worldwide, it spans all sectors of commerce and industry. ISO 9000 was first published by ISO in 1987 having evolved from the BS 5750 series of standards. These standards themselves had been influenced by Government and military procurement standards which had become necessary to ensure the quality of products and services purchased and distributed 

Information Security Implementation Guide

INTRODUCTION TO THE STANDARD

Most businesses hold or have access to valuable or sensitive information. Failure to provide appropriate protection for such information can have serious operational, financial, and legal consequences. In some instances, these can lead to total business failure. The challenge that most businesses struggle with is how to provide appropriate protection. In particular, how do they ensure that they have identified all the risks they are exposed to and how can they manage them in a way that is proportionate, sustainable, and cost-effective? ISO 27001 is the internationally-recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It provides a robust framework to protect information that can be adapted to all types and sizes of organizations. Organizations that have significant exposure to information-security-related risks are increasingly choosing to implement an ISMS that complies with ISO 27001. 

The 27000 Family  

The 27000 series of standards started life in 1995 as BS 7799 and was written by the UK’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The standards correctly go by the title “ISO/ IEC” because they are developed and maintained jointly by two international standards bodies: ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and the IEC (the International Electrotechnical Commission). However, for simplicity, in everyday usage, the “IEC” part is often dropped. There are currently 45 published standards in the ISO 27000 series. Of these, ISO 27001 is the only standard intended for certification. The other standards all provide guidance on best practice implementation. Some provide guidance on how to develop ISMS for particular industries; others give guidance on how to implement key information security risk management processes and controls.  

Regular reviews and updates  

ISO standards are subject to review every five years to assess whether an update is required. The most recent update to the ISO 27001 standard in 2013 brought about a significant change through the adoption of the “Annex SL” structure. While there were some very minor changes made to the wording in 2017 to clarify the requirement to maintain an information asset inventory, ISO 27001:2013 remains the current standard that organizations can achieve certification. 

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Information Security Implementation Guide

INTRODUCTION TO THE STANDARD

Most businesses hold or have access to valuable or sensitive information. Failure to provide appropriate protection for such information can have serious operational, financial, and legal consequences. In some instances, these can lead to total business failure. The challenge that most businesses struggle with is how to provide appropriate protection. In particular, how do they ensure that they have identified all the risks they are exposed to and how can they manage them in a way that is proportionate, sustainable, and cost-effective? ISO 27001 is the internationally-recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It provides a robust framework to protect information that can be adapted to all types and sizes of organizations. Organizations that have significant exposure to information-security-related risks are increasingly choosing to implement an ISMS that complies with ISO 27001. 

The 27000 Family  

The 27000 series of standards started life in 1995 as BS 7799 and was written by the UK’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The standards correctly go by the title “ISO/ IEC” because they are developed and maintained jointly by two international standards bodies: ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and the IEC (the International Electrotechnical Commission). However, for simplicity, in everyday usage, the “IEC” part is often dropped. There are currently 45 published standards in the ISO 27000 series. Of these, ISO 27001 is the only standard intended for certification. The other standards all provide guidance on best practice implementation. Some provide guidance on how to develop ISMS for particular industries; others give guidance on how to implement key information security risk management processes and controls.  

Regular reviews and updates  

ISO standards are subject to review every five years to assess whether an update is required. The most recent update to the ISO 27001 standard in 2013 brought about a significant change through the adoption of the “Annex SL” structure. While there were some very minor changes made to the wording in 2017 to clarify the requirement to maintain an information asset inventory, ISO 27001:2013 remains the current standard that organizations can achieve certification. 

Global Water Scarcity

Introduction Business risk around water is rapidly entering the boardroom and risk managers’ realm. A few high profile cases1 have alerted business leaders to these risks and some companies are responding by seeking to put in place systems for understanding and addressing water-related risks to their operations, supply chains and brands. The increasing public and corporate awareness of climate change over the past decade has focused broad attention on water as a key resource under threat. A 2008 Goldman Sachs ‘Top Five Risks’ conference identified a catastrophic global water shortage as a greater global risk than soaring food prices and exhaustion of energy reserves during the 21st Century. Most businesses will find it difficult to manage all of their water risks alone. Given the complexity of the issues and the political and social importance of water, engagement with civil society, other companies and the public sector is necessary. This report briefly outlines the nature of the global corporate risk around water and highlights ways in which business can better manage this growing risk. The report focuses on water scarcity as the major global issue affecting business, but similar issues often arise where water quality presents risks to companies
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Global Water Scarcity

Introduction Business risk around water is rapidly entering the boardroom and risk managers’ realm. A few high profile cases1 have alerted business leaders to these risks and some companies are responding by seeking to put in place systems for understanding and addressing water-related risks to their operations, supply chains and brands. The increasing public and corporate awareness of climate change over the past decade has focused broad attention on water as a key resource under threat. A 2008 Goldman Sachs ‘Top Five Risks’ conference identified a catastrophic global water shortage as a greater global risk than soaring food prices and exhaustion of energy reserves during the 21st Century. Most businesses will find it difficult to manage all of their water risks alone. Given the complexity of the issues and the political and social importance of water, engagement with civil society, other companies and the public sector is necessary. This report briefly outlines the nature of the global corporate risk around water and highlights ways in which business can better manage this growing risk. The report focuses on water scarcity as the major global issue affecting business, but similar issues often arise where water quality presents risks to companies
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