Workplace Violence Prevention and OSHA Directives

This guest blog contributed by strategic partner and workplace violence and security consultant, Felix Nater of Nater Associates, LTD with offices in  North Carolina and New York.   New OSHA Directive Tackles Workplace Violence Concerns…What Are You Doing About It? In the last 15 years, deaths resulting from workplace violence have ranked among the top four causes … Continued

Stop Signs. A Domestic Violence Resource

  I had the opportunity to read Stop Signs authored by my friend Lynn Fairweather who is a threat assessment and domestic violence expert. As a personal safety trainer and consultant and father of two daughters, I was particularly eager to read this book and share the “golden nuggets” with them and those I interact … Continued

Human Predators & Personal Safety While Walking or Jogging

The Animal Kingdom Think back to the documentary on television where the lioness is hunting.  She stalks a herd of deer as they approach a water hole.  She waits in the same place because she knows that the deer, being highly predictable, will come by at the same time every day. They must do so … Continued

Lone Worker Safety and a Communications Plan Outline

It is common sense and well understood that any safety plan is only as good as its communications plan. Having a lone worker safety and communications plan outline in place is critical for any agency that has staff in the field.  This includes those that work from home part or full time. Your office based … Continued

Social Media Security Concerns UK Financial Services Company

Social Media Security Concerns UK Financial Services Company Property Risk Reuters recently cited findings from a study by Legal & General, a multinational financial services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company was looking into the impact social media has on risk with regard to property and content. The report was called the “Digital … Continued