Risk management and assessment is necessary across many business processes, not just areas such as health and safety. These publications offer guidance on assessing and managing risk generally, as well as in specific areas.
BS 31100:2008
Risk management. Code of practice
BS 31100 is a key standard for risk management. It gives you an understanding on how to develop, implement and maintain effective risk management within your business. Using BS 31100 effectively can help you increase your company's effectiveness.
Organizations of all types and sizes face a range of risks affecting the achievement of their objectives. While “risk” is normally regarded as negative, risk management is as much about exploiting potential opportunities as preventing potential problems. It is important to bear this in mind whenever managing risk, and in reading this standard. Risk management is an essential part of good management.
