Failing to Act on the Risk of Terror

Recently, an article by our Chair Dr Tony Zalewski was published in Security Solutions (May/June) edition about exposures for organisations that fail to act or to effectively minimise risks associated with a terrorist incident.

The article explains that prudent organisations review their approaches to workplace security and safety as it relates to:

• staff and contractors
• control of people and property on-site
• staff awareness
• perimeter protection
• emergency preparedness and continuity planning
• protocol,  induction and training development
• liaison with local emergency services

As Tony warns, the risk of a terror-related event is well-known hence the importance of employers and those responsible for workplace safety taking reasonably practicable measures to minimise risk in and around the workplace.