It’s an old saying that the chain is only as strong as its weakest link. When I talk to HR or Security Directors and we discuss the safety of the people in the organisation most have something in place. Depending on the organisation it could be travel safety training, terrorism awareness, kidnap training or abuse […]
The big problem is you are not protecting your staff fully. Read More »
Spiked drinks are an urban myth I don’t have to be concerned about my staff As we return to after work and social drinks in crowded places the dangers apply to everyone regardless of status, occupation, or sex. Rohypnol, GHB and ketamine are probably the most commonly discussed but other drugs used include hypnotics as
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One of the questions I am asked a lot is how to look after your partner. Now this raises a number of questions, firstly why do you think they need looking after or are you overconfident yourself and as a result at more risk than your partner. Maybe your partner should be looking after you.
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For someone who teaches people to be aware and how to stay safe tragedies like this leave me saddened but also with mixed feelings. Of course, I believe everyone should have not just the right but the ability to walk alone anywhere at any time. However time and again it has been shown that this
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I see those businesses as 2 sides of the same coin or as someone said opposite ends of the same spectrum. 1 side of the coin is the work I do with businesses, workshops covering awareness, avoiding conflict, and understanding and managing personal risk to stay safe. The other business is my martial arts
Lockdown has meant a huge change to both my businesses, how about you? Read More »
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
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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