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Managing Security Risks in Religious Institutions
It is a sad fact that a growing number of faith communities have come under attack in the US, and around the world, in recent years. The news has been full of high-profile cases. The 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings which targeted a number of churches, the attacks at...
Receptionist Safety Tips
Receptionists are often the unsung heroes of the workplace. As well as being the first person many visitors will see – and therefore responsible for creating that all-valuable “positive first impression” – they may have a raft of other duties to perform. But one often...
Lone Worker Safety: How to Protect Your Staff
In a bid to keep the UK economy moving during the coronavirus pandemic, staff are gradually being encouraged to return to work when it is safe to do so. But it will be some time before things can be deemed “normal” again. In the meantime, we will all have to adapt to...
Panic Alarm Systems for Schools and Alyssa’s Law
Earlier this month in the United States, the Florida Senate approved a measure that would mandate that a mobile panic alarm system must be installed in all schools throughout the state. This progress in Florida follows hot on the heels of New Jersey – the first state...
What is a panic alarm system?
Incidents of aggression towards employees are reportedly on the rise. A panic alarm system can be a highly effective way of providing reassurance to staff and, in the instance of a situation arising, helping prevent circumstances escalating into a harmful event. Once...
Violence against healthcare workers
Violence against healthcare workers is, unfortunately, not uncommon. It is a worldwide issue and has been described as a “rising epidemic”. According to the American Nurses Association, one in four nurses is assaulted on the job The American College of Emergency...
What responsibilities do employers have to prevent workplace violence?
Before being able to address responsibilities, it’s important to understand what’s defined as workplace violence. The exact definition may vary by country, but in the UK, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines violence at work as: “any incident in which an...