Why risk your life and the future of your loved ones for what you would earn in less than 10 minutes, your ego can put you at serious risk. The thief, stalker, terrorist, assailant, or drug addict needing their next high has made their career not by working long hours in the office but […]
There is a difference between having a process which ticks all the boxes for insurance and ensuring your people understand how risks may affect them personally. I can’t imagine any of the Directors or Partners I worked with over the years sitting down and reading a long risk assessment unless that is they were going
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Road rage is something that can occur all too easily and having some basic training can help to often defuse a situation that could escalate rapidly. Your reaction could be triggered by our fight or flight response, avoiding confrontation at all cost, or to react with anger matching the level of aggression of the other
There are lots of people that could have legitimate access to your hotel room such as housekeeping, security, and maintenance. If you then add the fact that some people who shouldn’t be able to have access possibly do then you can see that you should control entry. Use a simple door stop or one of
I have heard that so many times, from organisations large and small, often said with confidence. How do you know? “Well we would know, claims would be made on insurance and I’m sure people would tell us”. Really? Some of those organisations have then used one of my short questionnaires and often been stunned at
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With many businesses working from home and cities witnessing significantly reduced numbers of commuters its far too easy to forget about the threat of terrorism. Things will open up again but maybe not the same as they were. However offices, landmarks, crowded spaces and people working in cities will remain targets for terror organisations, especially
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If you are in HR or have a duty of care to people in your organisation I have compiled an executive report covering some of the key areas that arise time and again during my workshops. When considering the personal safety of employees, a discussion with someone outside the organisation can often yield a
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Unfortunately while standing at a cashpoint its obvious that you have a card and are probably withdrawing cash. Thats like having a flashing light on your head to inform every low life within 400 meters that you are a possible target. If attacked or threatened at a cashpoint, one of the advantages of the hole
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In November 2015, a terrorist cell conducted a series of coordinated attacks in Paris, using firearms and suicide bombs, killing 130 people and injuring 368 more. This was the most sophisticated western attack carried out by DAESH, involving at least nine operatives and using multiple weapons including automatic firearms and person-borne improvised explosive devices (PBIEDs).
My latest executive report covers 10 of the biggest risks your people may face while working is available now just drop me a message if you would like a copy. The risks covered range from working from home through to terrorism, so I’m confident at least one if not all will apply to your organisation.
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