Beware Killer Software: Practical Lessons from Major Accidents

In This Issue

Featured Article

FDA video: Radiation Overdoses from CT Scans (1:42 min)

Voice of America video: CT Scan Radiation Draws more Concern (3:12 min)

Practical Lessons From Major Accidents

Vol. 3, No. 2

Greetings!

Although this month's bulletin addresses a hazard in medical technology, and many of our audience are in other industries, largely oil and gas, the lessons learned still apply. They are the importance of careful design and construction, safety procedures, and training.

On the topic of anticipated safety case requirements for deepwater drilling, ERM's white paper (PDF document) remains availble for your reference.

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Practical Lessons

Bulletin

When someone receives a cancer diagnosis, they worry about their prognosis and what treatments will be prescribed, but never the integrity of the treatment machines. In the 1980s, a computer program accidentally delivered massive doses of radiation to patients, creating the worst medical incident in the history of this type of machine.

Events

Image: Calendar The ERM North America Risk Practice is re-starting its education initiative with an Introduction to Bow-tie Diagrams breakfast seminar March 31. If you missed this topic last year or want a refresher click to view more information and to register.

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The ERM North America Risk Practice addresses your tough issues in the risk and safety arena. We promise remarkable delivery, practical answers, and to always be responsive.

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ERM has 137 offices worldwide.

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Sincerely,
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Morris Burch, Partner
ERM North America Risk Practice

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