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Strike on Syrian Facilities Could Result in Radiation Release

by admin in Featured, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted September 5, 2013

In a statement on Wednesday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich voiced concerns that a U.S. attack on Syria’s nuclear facilities may result in a radioactive event that would pose a health risk to the region. On behalf of the Russian government, he recommended that the U.N. prepare a risk analysis to address this possibility. ...

Heads Up! Overhead Luggage and Injuries on Airplanes

by admin in Safety & Security, Travel. Posted August 13, 2013

For the nearly fifty percent of Americans who fly commercially at least once per year, stuffing a carry-on bag in the overhead bin above their respective seats seems a fairly innocuous task. Indeed, this little ritual of air travel presents a small but necessary obstacle in the greater effort to conquer the organized chaos of ...

Coughing in the Cabin: Commercial Flights, Illness, and Passengers Who Save the Day

by admin in Safety & Security, Travel. Posted July 30, 2013

Even if we have a seat in first class, most of us don’t relish the idea of taking a commercial flight. Sitting in a cramped seat in a confined space for several hours straight simply makes most people uncomfortable. However, flying takes its toll on some more than others; passengers become light-headed, nauseous, and can ...

3 Reasons Why the Hospitality Industry Should Address Domestic Violence

by Lynn Fairweather in Safety & Security. Posted July 29, 2013

As a threat assessment and management consultant, I often face the challenge of convincing employers to heed potential workforce “time bombs”, including those they can’t hear ticking just yet. Sometimes new clients seek me out because a “personnel land mine” just exploded inside their organization, seemingly without warning. The danger I’m referring to comes from ...

Securing Your Next Big Meeting or Conference: 5 Tips on Event & Site Security

by Chris Hagon in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Lodging, Safety & Security. Posted July 23, 2013

1428Executive Summary: Event Security and Site Protection Conferences, meetings, and tradeshows can be a great way for organizations to showcase themselves to the public, discuss important issues, and boost employee morale. However, high profile events can present operational and reputational risks if they are not conducted effectively. Security issues, in particular, can hamper operations and ...

Coup in Egypt: Brief Analysis and Travel Warning

by admin in Safety & Security, Travel. Posted July 7, 2013

After ideological clashes between the Egyptian populace and President Mohammed Morsi, the military staged a coup on July 3rd and deposed Morsi. The new authorities have also targeted many leaders within the Muslim Brotherhood, imprisoning several and conducting surveillance on others. The military has appointed a judge as Egypt’s interim leader, and promised the people ...

Safety Tips to Prevent Ladder Injuries in Your Hotel

by Jesse Denton in Legal, Lodging, Safety & Security. Posted January 20, 2013

Ladders are a common tool utilized by the maintenance and engineering staff in nearly every hotel. They enable personnel to reach high places for a variety of reasons such as hanging banners, changing light bulbs, checking sprinkler heads, dusting high areas, accessing roof areas, and so much more. Yet, each year there are more than ...

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