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IRM Risk Forum – 2010

Under the Shadow of the Volcano

What risks does it create and how to manage them?


• Implications

• Background & facts

• Risks created

• Risk controls

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Implications……?Implications……?


Background & facts Background & facts -- 11



• About 100 incidents since the early 80’s, but no reported crash

• Specific event – BA flight in Asia

• Bodies involved – NATS, Met Office, EU, Airlines, IATA, Governments, aircraft/engine manufacturers

• Reasons – safety, ash cloud effects –engines/planes, aircraft/airplane design, air corridors, returning planes

• Decision criteria – risk averse or risk managing?

• Query from IATA, re delay & blanket decision

Background & facts Background & facts -- 22


• Travel policy & authorisation

• Response to emergencies, evacuation & overseas support, absence payments

• UK staff effects – services, absence, cover, 3rd

party effects

• Servicing customers & key suppliers re equipment etc

• Stakeholders & supply chain implications

• Cash flow implications & query insurance cover

• Health, building effects and reputation

Risks created/increased?Risks created/increased?



• Don’t over react

• Regularly monitor conditions/status of operational areas

• Review & extend travel policy and support

• Review staff absence payment policy

• Review business processes that rely on travel

• Investigate/invest in travel alternatives

• Review cash flow responses

• Review insurance cover

New/improved risk controls?New/improved risk controls?


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