| Document ID (ISN) | 107474 |
| CIS number |
07-1268 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0958-479X - Safety and Health Practitioner |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Todd R. |
| Title |
Perilous pursuits |
| Bibliographic information |
Nov. 2006, Vol.24, No.11, p.52-54. Illus. 4 ref. |
| Abstract |
An increasing number of enterprises have to send their employees into work situations that are hostile, be that due to war, insurrection, or natural disaster. This article draws on the experiences of a safety and health advisor in some of the world's most volatile locations to provide an overview of what such enterprises need to consider. Topics addressed: planning; sources of information; hazard evaluation; role of field risk coordinator. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
dangerous work; limitation of exposure; terrorism; plant safety organization; violence; disasters |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
responsibilities of employers; safety consultants; hazard evaluation |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Generalities
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Violence
Violence and terrorism
|
