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19 September 2011
Risk vs Hazard: How to Regulate in Europe
When: 19 September 2011, 18.30-20.00 followed by a drinks reception
Where: Anatomy Lecture Theatre and Museum (wine and cheese reception)
In Europe, there is increasing debate about whether chemicals and other products and activities should be regulated on the basis of 'hazard' or 'risk'. At stake is whether regulations should be based on the intrinsic potential for a substance, activity or process to cause harm, or whether further account should be taken of the probability as well as the impact of potential harms. Some argue, for example, that controls on chemicals should be based on their intrinsic potential to cause harm as a precautionary response to uncertainties about the extent and management of potential impacts. Others argue that such approaches can impose disproportionate societal costs for little actual harm reduction and even have perverse consequences.
For this King's Risk Forum, we are delighted to welcome the following distinguished speakers to discuss the issues at the heart of this debate.
If you have any queries, or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Tamsin via the above email.
When: 19 September 2011, 18.30-20.00 followed by a drinks reception
Where: Anatomy Lecture Theatre and Museum (wine and cheese reception)
In Europe, there is increasing debate about whether chemicals and other products and activities should be regulated on the basis of 'hazard' or 'risk'. At stake is whether regulations should be based on the intrinsic potential for a substance, activity or process to cause harm, or whether further account should be taken of the probability as well as the impact of potential harms. Some argue, for example, that controls on chemicals should be based on their intrinsic potential to cause harm as a precautionary response to uncertainties about the extent and management of potential impacts. Others argue that such approaches can impose disproportionate societal costs for little actual harm reduction and even have perverse consequences.
For this King's Risk Forum, we are delighted to welcome the following distinguished speakers to discuss the issues at the heart of this debate.
- Sir John Beddington, Chief Scientist of the UK
- Geoffrey Podger, Chief Executive, UK Health and Safety Executive
- Sarah Veale, Head of Equality and Employment, Trade Union Congress
- Henry Rothstein, Senior Lecturer, King's College London
If you have any queries, or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Tamsin via the above email.