The DOE and its predecessor agencies were assigned by the U. S. Congress to develop new energy resources and technologies and to pursue a deeper understanding of potential health and environmental risks posed by their production and use.

The Biosafety Protocol seeks to protect biological diversity from the potential risks posed by living modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology.

Geotechnical engineering uses principles of soil mechanics and rock mechanics to investigate subsurface conditions and materials ; determine the relevant physical / mechanical and chemical properties of these materials ; evaluate stability of natural slopes and man-made soil deposits ; assess risks posed by site conditions ; design earthworks and structure foundations ; and monitor site conditions, earthwork and foundation construction.

In October 2009, the UK Financial Services Authority ( FSA ) commenced six-monthly surveys of the risks posed by hedge funds and their counterparties.

There are serious health risks posed by concurrent consumption of alcohol with hydrocodone compounds.

The objectives of change management are to reduce the risks posed by changes to the information processing environment and improve the stability and reliability of the

He resigned from his post, complaining that the project was " unfeasible " and posed " architectural risks ".

The Biosafety Protocol seeks to protect biological diversity from the potential risks posed by living modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology.

The development of the leucotomy procedure by Moniz in 1936, took place at a time when all of the above therapeutic interventions were extreme and experimental forms of therapy, and most posed serious risks to the health of the patients who underwent them.

Additional risks posed by increased availability of inorganic nitrogen in aquatic ecosystems include water acidification ; eutrophication of fresh and saltwater systems ; and toxicity issues for animals, including humans.

It posed numerous risks, but all of the best artists in the nation made it in New York if not anywhere else.

Because meeting Luther posed certain risks, he asked Rhenanus to ensure his letter did not fall into the wrong hands.

For a number of reasons ( frequently having to do with inadequate staff expertise and the costs that risk management programs entail ), many institutional investors relied solely on the ratings agencies rather than conducting their own analysis of the risks these instruments posed.

Drinking Water Inspectorate ( DWI ) has published a " Review of the risks posed to drinking water by man-made nanoparticles " ( DWI 70 / 2 / 246 ).

Despite this, the effects in humans were estimated, by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, to be similar to risks posed by breathing indoor air or drinking municipally supplied water.

Promoters of bicycle helmets may seem to ridicule cyclists who choose not to use them, and are accused of significantly overstating and exaggerating both the risks posed to cyclists and the protective benefits of helmets.

They were able to effectively persuade other European leaders that a free and independent Bulgaria would greatly improve the security risks posed by a disintegrating Ottoman Empire.

It was judged that the risks posed by the nuclear fallout and the political aspects of preparing for destruction and contamination of allied territory were simply too high to justify.

In classrooms, their widespread adoption did not occur until the early 1990s when concern over allergies and other potential health risks posed by chalk dust prompted the replacement of many blackboards with whiteboards.

The APVMA decision to restrict the use of CCA in Australia was a precautionary measure, even though the report found no evidence that demonstrated CCA treated timber posed unreasonable risks to humans in normal use.

Hence the need to provide more effective means of coping with the risks posed by such devastation.

Dr. Carl Johnson, Jefferson County health director from 1973 to 1981, directed numerous studies on contamination levels and health risks the plant posed to public health.

Many black market operators refuse to deal dust because of the risks posed by law enforcement.

On December 16, 2010, the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues released a report that recommended self-regulation by synthetic biologists, stating that the infant technology posed few risks to society.

Tarrou lives according to an ethical code that demands that he act in a way that benefits the whole community, even though, in this case, he risks his life by doing so.

The warning — a result of violent activity springing from Mexico's drug cartel debacle — took college campuses by storm, with some schools going so far as to warn their students about the risks of travel to Mexico over spring break.

A review by the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found that much of the evidence for the off-label use of antipsychotics ( for example, for depression, dementia, OCD, PTSD, Personality Disorders, Tourette's ) was of insufficient scientific quality to support such use, especially as there was strong evidence of increased risks of stroke, tremors, significant weight gain, sedation, and gastrointestinal problems.

The risks are minimised by a number of techniques:

Only economic risks seem to make governments act by George Monbiot November 1, 2010 in The Guardian

* Level C: At least fair scientific evidence suggests that there are benefits provided by the clinical service, but the balance between benefits and risks are too close for making general recommendations.

Emergency management strategies can be employed by a government or organization to mitigate risks and prepare for consequences.

For example, the El Niño cycle is associated with increased risks of some of the diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, such as malaria, dengue, and Rift Valley fever.

The film was co-produced by multinational partners, which reduced the financial risks inherent in the project ; and co-production also ensured enhanced distribution opportunities.

FAO focuses on strengthening capacity for disaster preparedness and ability to mitigate impact of emergencies on food security, by forecasting and providing early warning of adverse conditions, assessing needs and devising programmes which promote the transition from relief to reconstruction and development, improving analysis of underlying causes of crises, and strengthening local capacities to cope with risks.

In the banking sector worldwide, the Basel Accords are generally adopted by internationally active banks for tracking, reporting and exposing operational, credit and market risks.

The purpose of gun safety is to eliminate or minimize the risks of unintentional death, injury or damage caused by improper handling of firearms.

The regulation of genetic engineering concerns the approaches taken by governments to assess and manage the risks associated with the use of genetic engineering technology and the development and release of genetically modified organisms ( GMO ), including genetically modified crops and genetically modified fish.

Funds which use value at risk as a measurement of risk may compensate for this by employing additional models such as drawdown and " time under water " to ensure all risks are captured.

The large sums of money involved – globally, well over a trillion US dollars, and amplified by leverage – add to all these risks.

The July 2011 survey looked at market dislocation risks and counterparty risks caused by losses for a broad spread of more than 100 funds managed by about 50 managers, with total assets of about US $ 390billion, amounting to about 20 % of global hedge fund assets under management.

It concluded that risks were limited and had reduced as a result inter alia of larger margins being required by counterparty banks, but might change rapidly according to market conditions.