NEWSFLASH
GLOBAL INCIDENTS TRIPLE DURING 2014 AND
2015, SAYS ANVIL The number of major global incidents has tripled in the last two years compared to the previous four, according to a new report from Anvil launched today, entitled ’A World of Risk, A World of Opportunity’.
Over 24,000 incidents were reported between May 2014 and May 2015, with 1,359 high risk incidents and over 69,000 requests for medical assistance.
The report, which aims to help businesses and health and safety managers safeguard their travelling personnel during these times of enhanced risk, has shown that the most common requests for assistance came in the wake of terror attacks, violent protests, natural disasters and fatal air crashes.
However, many of Anvil’s clients were just as concerned about road disruptions, rail and airline delays and unpredictable weather – risks that are less dramatic but which also disrupt business travel and operations.
Matthew Judge, Group Managing Director at Anvil, said: “Our research
INDUSTRY’S EXPERTS JOIN FORCES AT THE
OSH FORUM The Occupational Safety and Health Forum took place on the 4th February at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted. The event recognised the requirement for health and safety managers to be up to date with the latest industry regulations, news, updates and innovations.
Face-to-face meetings and seminars shed light on the best health and safety practices, and visitors were able to network with some of the industry’s influential players.
The Occupational Safety and Health Forum celebrated three years of events with this show. It was well attended by delegates including
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shows that in 2014 and 2015 the number of major global incidents was three times higher than the total of each of the five previous.
“Our analysts report approximately three incidents every hour, alerting our clients to events that could impact the safety of their people or security of other assets. Now is the right time for businesses to react and ensure that their travelling personnel are kept as safe as possible when travelling overseas.
“Businesses need to be increasingly risk-savvy. They need to make
senior representatives from Browns Hotel, FirstGroup Plc, Friends Therapeutic Community Trust, HomeServe, Matalan, Stansted Airport and Tesco.
Suppliers including Corporate Risk Solutions, Portwest Clothing Ltd, Randox Testing Services and St John Ambulance also attended, showcasing a broad range of products and services, from training courses and behavioural safety to fire suppression systems.
This year’s event kicked off with an opening presentation given by Nikki Sammé, Director of Alcumus ISOQAR discussing the likely impact of the world’s first international occupational health and safety standard, ISO 45001, on different types of businesses.
risk part of their daily business calculations and respond accordingly. Furthermore, they must ensure their people understand their approach, while sharing responsibility for risk management across multiple departments. ‘A World of Risk, A World of Opportunity’ has been designed to help them do just this.”
‘A World of Risk, A World of Opportunity’ was launched at the Business Travel Show 2016 to an audience of Travel Managers, HR Leaders and Procurement Specialists.
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The event also welcomed Alan Murray, CEO of the British Safety Industry Federation who discussed on Personal Protective Equipment and the vulnerabilities of some key product categories. Simon Hudson, Technical Director of LGC, then hosted a seminar, where he presented a strategy to responed to the problem of New Psychoactive Substances.
Portfolio Manager, Luke Webster commented: “Once again the Occupational Safety and Health Forum was a huge success with plenty of face-to-face meetings taking place and a good quality level of attendees. For next year’s event expect even more senior decision-makers and yet another comprehensive seminar programme.”
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