Suspected Gas Explosion

"Police say a "small number" of casualties are being treated." [itvnews, 22/11/14]

A mark of an effective fire program is that it reduces loses caused by fires. The 12 injured in this incident is significant less compared to the 7 dead and 17 injured in a suspected gas explosion in a Mexican hotel.

"A suspected gas explosion ripped through a Mexican hotel, killing five Canadian tourists and two Mexican staff members while injuring 17 other people, said officials who ruled out an attack." [iolnews]

No word yet of any structural damage.

Security Above and Beyond

"DOCTORS Hospital CEO Charles Sealy yesterday said the hospital’s entire staff is “deeply saddened” by the brutal murder of a man they all grew to know and love as “family.”

#In a statement, Mr Sealy said Holland Kevin Major was a “hardworking and dedicated” employee who “loved his work and more importantly his family”. [Sancheska Brown, Nassau Guardian, 18/10/14]

When you think about protecting an asset you think of protecting something tangible like money or electronics. People are the most important asset of an organization.

Human resource protection (HRP) is a concept that focuses on protecting employees, and those linked to them, from various types of harm. Investing in these types of concepts increases the retention of employees and builds stronger relationships with them as well.

Sky High Ratings

When An Incident Is Too Much To Handle By Yourself - 6 Signs

"Jamaican dies on plane in Bahamas - Jamaica Observer goo.gl/fb/KGQZZS #dabahamianting". Every business is affected by incidents, either positively or negatively. For instance, you may begin to wonder if the airline did everything they could to save the man's life or if his family was notified. Sometimes these incidents could become worse if not responded to or managed properly.

Now and again, you have incidents that seriously impact your business. There are signs that should prompt business owners of potential risk, and when they are seen with some frequency, it may be time to call a professional. Knowing what these signs are can help you avoid major financial losses.

6 - When an incident becomes more complex

When an event begins to affect more than one aspect of the business, if not the entire business. Initially, a man died on the aircraft, now the event has become more complex dealing with nationalities, training of employees, policies and procedures, etc.

5 - Unprepared

When there is not sufficient supplies on hand to meet the needs of a reasonable number of support personnel. The acquisition of certain items and training of staff can reduce confusion during this event.

4 - No media relations

Being unprepared to deal with the media. Any event can draw the attention of local, national or international media.

3 - Inability to assess the damage during the incident

The inability to assess the damage accruing means that every decision made is a gamble with the odds not in their favor.

2 - Delay of business

The delay between the start of the event and the resumption of the business. Time is money and the longer the business is delayed then the less money is made.

1 - Not learning from an incident

When the incident is not recorded. The chronology and circumstances of an incident should be recorded for review.