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6 Tools To Help You Understand Airline Safety

by Maxwell Leitschuh in Safety & Security, Travel. Posted November 6, 2018

Modern airline travel is statistically the safest form of transportation the world has ever seen, but airline safety is still a common cause of concern among travelers – especially those traveling on an airline they have never heard of. Many travelers evaluate an airline’s safety by looking up the airline’s safety record, but there are ...

Risk Management: Attendee Health Issues/Illness

by Cassie Grenemeier in Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted September 8, 2018

In order to have the most comprehensive risk management plan, you have to cover a wide array of situations that can impact your meeting. It is easy to think of the big things, like storms, terrorist attacks and other events that have the potential to shut down an entire city. But, we also need to ...

In-flight Emergency: Cabin Depressurization

by Maxwell Leitschuh in Safety & Security, Travel. Posted September 4, 2018

Several high-profile incidents have highlighted the issue of cabin depressurization on airliners. While some cabin pressure incidents can cause serious injuries or even fatalities, most pose little threat to passengers. Basic precautionary steps can help protect travelers in the event of an emergency. Cabin Pressurization-related Incidents Cabin pressurization incidents occur on a regular basis around ...

Do You Need Event Security and How to Handle It

by Cassie Steele in Lodging, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted July 28, 2018

Preparing Hospitality Event Security Meetings and events are crucial to the growth of the US economy contributing $446 billion to GDP in 2016. Business services and the insurance company contributed the most to this figure followed by food & beverage, hotel & lodging and travel & tourism. Preparing for a hospitality event not only involves ...

Disease Threats: How to Secure the Corporate Workplace

by WorldAware in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Risk Management, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted July 26, 2018

A proactive approach to local and international disease threats is an essential and often overlooked safeguard to business productivity and duty of care. Human capital is arguably worth more to a business than tangible assets, because it is often the key competitive advantage that distinguishes a business in the marketplace. Infectious diseases are a constant ...

When The Government Wants Your Property: Eminent Domain – How It Works & How To Be Prepared

by Clint Schumacher in Legal, Lodging, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted July 17, 2018

Eminent domain is the power of the government, or a private actor granted that power by the government, to acquire property for public use. We generally view this a necessary nuisance for a functioning society as the power is essential for the efficient development of necessary infrastructure. Eminent domain is commonly used to acquire the ...

Is Your Company Car Exposing Sensitive Data To Hackers?

by Mark Gomsak in Risk Management, Safety & Security, Technology, Travel. Posted July 5, 2018

If your business is like most others, you probably store a lot of sensitive data in an electronic format. And if your business takes proper precautions, you probably utilize sophisticated cybersecurity systems to prevent the hacking of such data. You likely also require your employees to password-protect their phones, and perhaps even download security software ...

Techniques to Reduce Security Claims; Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

by Daniel Loo in Hotel Development, Insurance & Loss Prevention, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted June 30, 2018

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) emphasizes using the structures, spaces, lighting and people around an area to prevent crime and to increase loss prevention. Accomplishing this task is not an easy one; architects attempt to beautify, and engineers attempt to increase efficiency. While all stakeholders must be responsive to meeting the objectives of the ...

Premises Securities Litigation

by Niva Harney-Hiller in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Legal, Safety & Security. Posted June 12, 2018

This [article] gives a brief overview of how to deal with premises security litigation when it arises on your premises. It addresses case management, investigation and evaluation. Based on these three building blocks, it highlights best litigation planning, budgeting and best resolution plans for security claims. CASE MANAGEMENT Once a complaint is received by your ...

Understanding Risk Associated with Vaccine-Preventable Diseases While Traveling

by Katherine Harmon in Risk Management, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted May 26, 2018

When it comes to public health, one of the easiest ways to avoid becoming susceptible to disease that is widespread in many populations is to ensure that you’re vaccinated against diseases that are preventable. Authorities can mandate certain vaccine programs to keep their citizens healthy; however, vaccine programs face many challenges. People opt out of ...

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