Risk – new and revised risk handbooks available now
Issue 20 – September 2010
Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia have just published two new risk handbooks – SAA/SNZ HB 266:2010 facilitates the effective management of risk in independent not-for-profit (NFP), non-profit, and non-government organisations, and SAA/SNZ HB 246:2010 has been written for application across the whole spectrum of sport and recreation, including related activities conducted within education institutions at all levels and government agencies at all levels.
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[more]Cloud computing ISO Standards in the pipeline
Issue 20 – September 2010
This article first appeared in Computerworld on 16 August 2010.
Cloud computing ISO Standards in the pipeline – Alison Holt takes a look at progress towards the goal
By Alison Holt
'It is important that IT projects in any organisation are governed at a strategic board level and not just by the IT department. In the public sector, implementing IT projects impacts on a wide group of stakeholders beyond those of the organisation. There are lots of gains to be made for the public sector from corporate IT governance.'
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[more]Energy Safety – latest business news
Issue 20 – September 2010
Energy Safety's Business Update August 2010 includes the following articles:
Read Energy Safety's Business Update August 2010 online. (www.med.govt.nz/templates/MultipageDocumentPage____44590.aspx)
Reproduced from the August 2010 Business Update, Energy Safety News, Ministry of Economic Development.
The market appeal of eco-labels
Issue 20 – September 2010
Eco-labels along with the right brand and information could appeal to 85% of New Zealanders according to a nationwide ShapeNZ survey of 1811 consumers.
The weighted nationwide online survey, with a maximum margin of error of +/- 2.3%, shows the top rating factors people consider before buying a product.
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[more]NEW PUBLICATIONS
HB 246:2010 Guidelines for managing risk in sport and recreation organizations
This document has been written for application across the whole spectrum of sport and recreation, including activities conducted within education institutions at all levels and Government Agencies at all levels. It is anticipated that National and State (or County) organizations will develop (or update current) processes to align with this new Handbook and implement risk management at all levels within their sport or recreation structures.
→ Buy this Handbook
HB 266:2010 Guide for managing risk in not-for-profit organizations
Facilitates the effective management of risk in independent not-for-profit (NFP), non-profit, and non-government organisations.
→ Buy this Handbook
DRAFT STANDARD FOR COMMENT
Free to download from our website: www.standards.co.nz
DR 10025 Guards and patrols (Revision of AS 4421-1996)
Specifies the minimum requirements and provides further recommendations for the organization, staffing, professional development, operation and management of a company providing protective security services.
Public comment on this draft Standard closes on 16 September 2010.
STANDARDS IN DEVELOPMENT
Dairy herd testing revision
Committee: P8100 Revision
Manager: Hagen Kerr
Estimated publication date: May 2011
Comments: The committee met on 19 July. The five working groups are continuing to develop changes to the draft, and these will be presented at the next committee meeting to be scheduled for late September.
Ministry of Fisheries benthic impact Standard
Committee: Benthic Impact Standard
Manager: Bruce Taylor
Estimated completion date: April 2011
Comments: Standards New Zealand is facilitating the development of a standard to address the impacts of fishing on the benthic (seabed) environment. A committee made up of representatives from key stakeholders including the fishing and seafood industries, environmental groups, and marine science providers has been formed to help develop the standard. The standard will be a Ministry of Fisheries standard and is likely to be implemented through fisheries management plans. The committee has an independent chair, and a technical writer is preparing an initial draft of the standard for the committee to consider. A public consultation draft is expected to be available around November 2010.