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Airline Precautions to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission Vary in Effectiveness

by WorldAware in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Travel. Posted October 6, 2020

Airlines are instituting varying precautions as part of their campaigns to encourage travelers to fly during the pandemic, and to further reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Travelers who understand the effectiveness of each of the precautions are equipped to make informed decisions when assessing the risk of flying. Travelers can also take additional steps ...

Virtual Kidnapping

by WorldAware in Risk Management, Technology. Posted September 3, 2020

Travel data and personal information have become more accessible, making virtual kidnappings increasingly common. Although these threats can be difficult to avoid or detect, a proper risk plan can help prepare for such a situation. What is Virtual Kidnapping In a virtual kidnapping, the most common circumstances are that a demand is made, almost always ...

Threat of Contracting COVID-19 on an Airline is Low

by Maxwell Leitschuh in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Risk Management, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted May 5, 2020

The global COVID-19 pandemic has led to fears that infected airline passengers could spread the disease to everybody else on the aircraft. These fears are largely unfounded, and disease transmission on a commercial airliner is relatively rare. Although the risk of contracting COVID-19 on a commercial airliner is low, the COVID-19 pandemic is having an ...

How to Manage Stress and Anxiety in the Workplace Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

by WorldAware in Coronavirus (COVID-19). Posted April 9, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to spread, it has added to the existing anxieties many of us already have. I want to start by stating that there is, of course, no right or wrong way to feel about the impact of COVID-19. If you have a lower level of concern, you are not underreacting. If you are ...

7 Steps to Establish a Food Safety Culture

by Katherine Harmon in Food & Beverage. Posted December 24, 2019

Establishing a food safety culture in your organization is critical to the process from farm to table. Every individual involved in food production, manufacturing, distribution, and consumption has a stake in the safety of food. The financial burden posed by food recalls can be significant. Consumer foodborne illnesses can create reputational and economic issues for ...

Wildfire Severity Factors and Risk Mitigation Tips

by Haylie Mikulak in Risk Management, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted November 30, 2019

A wildfire is considered any unwanted or unplanned fire burning in forest, shrub, or grass. Wildfires are one of the most destructive natural disasters that exist and occur year-round all over the world. Some of the most common areas susceptible to wildfires are as follows: Western US: August – December Southeastern US: October – December ...

8 Airport Safety Tips

by WorldAware in Safety & Security, Travel. Posted November 2, 2019

The easiest time for pickpockets, robbers, or a loss of personal belongings is when you are in motion. On the bookends of your trip, you should be hyper-aware of your surroundings. When you’re moving through the airport, there are all sorts of events: check-in, bag check, security checkpoint, convenience stop, walk to the terminal, and ...

Impacts of Airline Failures on Travelers

by Maxwell Leitschuh in Risk Management, Travel. Posted October 8, 2019

The recent failure of the British holiday company Thomas Cook – which owned several airlines, including Thomas Cook Airlines (MT) – highlights how an airline’s financial distress and shutdown can cause serious disruptions for travelers. The scale and impacts of airline failures on travelers can vary depending on what steps the government in an airline’s ...

Europe Seeing Increase in Climate Change Protests

by Filip Stojkovski in Risk Management, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted September 3, 2019

Climate protests have gained traction in Europe in the past six months. Various eco-activist groups and individuals are protesting perceived inaction by governments and corporations to avert climate-related disasters. Eco-activists, including groups like Extinction Rebellion and Smash Cruises, have staged frequent and intensely disruptive actions throughout Europe in the past several months. These actions have ...

Severe Weather Business Continuity Planning

by WorldAware in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Risk Management. Posted June 15, 2019

Severe weather is usually associated with thunderstorms but can refer to any dangerous or destructive weather event. Thunderstorms form due to instability in the atmosphere, and generally require a humid air mass, sufficient daytime heating of the air, interactions between frontal systems, and wind shear (change in wind speed or direction with height). Severe Thunderstorm ...