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SESSION II Risk Theory and Risk Analysis for Landslides. [1] Landslide Risk Management concepts and framework and examples (2.5 h) [2] Deterministic and Probabilistic models for slope stability evaluation (2 h) [3] Introduction to modelling of catastrophic landslide events (2 h) [4] Empirical models for travel distance (1.5 h) [5] Application examples of probabilistic methods and semi quantitative methods for landslide hazard zonation (2h) [6] Landslide Frequency Assessment (1.5 h) [7] Different components of vulnerability to landslides. Prevention and long term management of landslides (3.5 h) [8] Case Studies coal waste dump risk assessment, example from motorway in La Reunion Island, Aknes Rock slope in Norway (2 h) [9] Application of QRA to other geotechnical problems Internal erosion of dams, crater lake hazard (1.5 h) [10] Advanced numerical models initiation of landslides, propagation of sediments/climate change effects (3.5 h). 

A practical hazard analysis of the work environment involves a variety of elements intended to identify existing hazards and conditions, and operations subject to change that might create new hazards. Effective management systems continually analyze the workplace to anticipate and develop policies and procedures to help minimize the introduction and reoccurrence of hazards. The following are recommended measures that can be used to help identify existing and potential hazards ... 

Taylor et al. [20] have paid considerable attention to the changing role of management, particularly with regard to the introduction of robotic systems. Management has the responsibihty to define the best areas for automation in terms of cost-effectiveness and probabihty of success. Without adequate resources, a project will fail. Laboratory managers must act as the interface between senior management and analysts to ensure that the appropriate incentives, resources and education are made available. 

McKinnon is the author of Cause, Effect and Control of Accidental Loss (CRC Press, Boca Raton, FF, 2000) and Changing Safety s Paradigms (Government Institutes, Fanham, MD, 2007). His latest book, Safety Management, Near Miss Identification, Recognition and Investigation, was published by CRC Press in 2012. He also wrote the unpublished book Safety and Health at Work An Introduction. ... 

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