HB 436:2004 - Risk management guidelines
This Handbook provides you with practical generic guidance for the implementation of risk management processes to minimise the impact of risk on your business. This Handbook is designed to be flexible and applicable to any context.
How will this Standard help my business?
Use of this Handbook will allow you to achieve:
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a robust and rigorous basis for decision-making and planning
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better identification of opportunities and threats
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pro-active rather than re-active management
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improved incident management processes
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reduction in the cost of risk, including commercial insurance premiums
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improved stakeholder confidence and compliance with relevant legislation
Who should use this Standard?
This basic guide has been developed to be used by a wide range of organisations and will benefit sole practices, not for profit, commercial and public sector organisations.
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For more specific types of risk you should refer to the following Standards:
SAA/SNZ HB 221:2004 - Business continuity management
Use this Handbook to help plan your business continuity and integrate it with your risk management processes. This Handbook helps your business develop processes for managing risk and ensuring business sustainability during times of crisis.
How will this Standard help my business?
This easy to use Handbook helps you to:
- reduce loss
- prepare for emergencies
- ensure your business can keep operating during a crisis
- minimise financial risk.
Who should use this Standard?
SAA/SNZ HB 221:2004 - Business continuity management Handbook is relevant for any business that wants to ensure they have robust processes in place to minimise risk to their business during times of crisis.
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