Spiked drinks are an urban myth I don’t have to be concerned about my staff

Spiked drinks are an urban myth I don’t have to be concerned about my staff

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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Get the Report

Get the Report

I have had loads of positive feedback following the release of this report. Your people are one of the organisations most important assets, make sure they are protected. Tony Willis www.beawaretakecare.com #hr #abuseprevention #training #workshop

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If You Know, You Know

If You Know, You Know

If you know, you know If you do not know then ask   Tony Willis www.beawaretakecare.com #training #hr #security #workshop

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Lockdown has meant a huge change to both my businesses, how about you?

Lockdown has meant a huge change to both my businesses, how about you?

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…

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Understand how risks may affect your staff

Understand how risks may affect your staff

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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“I know I said we were not interested, but we are now, one of our salesmen was assaulted in a road rage incident.”

“I know I said we were not interested, but we are now, one of our salesmen was assaulted in a road rage incident.”

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…

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“Our people have never experienced those issues” – how do you know have you asked?

“Our people have never experienced those issues” –  how do you know have you asked?

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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Covid hasn’t ended the threat of terrorism

Covid hasn’t ended the threat of terrorism

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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Cashpoint problems (ATM)

Cashpoint problems (ATM)

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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Terrorism is a major threat for businesses (Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure, 2020)

Terrorism is a major threat for businesses (Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure, 2020)

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)….

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