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Guide to Producing Operational Requirements for Security Measures

The aim of this guide (2010) by the CPNI (Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure) is to ensure that appropriate security measures are recommended to manage the risk to a level acceptable to all stakeholders. It introduces the concept…

1 Feb 2010 Resource

Safety First: A safety and security handbook for aid workers

Shaun Bickley through Safety First (2010) provides useful reminders and easy-reference chapters to be consulted as safety and security issues arise. Not only is this book essential reading for staff about to take up their first field positions, it should…

1 Jan 2010 Resource

Scenario Planning

What is scenario planning? Why use it? Scenario planning is a futures technique used for medium to long-term strategic analysis and planning. It is used to develop policies and strategies that are robust, resilient, flexible and innovative. Scenarios are stories…

1 Oct 2009 Resource

Seismic Risk Brochure

This brochure (2008) designed by the French governement and joint NGO gives recommendations -in French- of what to do in case of an earthquake, specifically in Guadeloupe.

1 Jan 2008 Resource

ECHO Security Training Manual – Trainers’ Guide

The ECHO Security Training Modules (2006) familiarise aid workers with essential concepts relating to security and provide a foundation for operating in insecure environments by exploring individual and agency responsibilities with regards to security procedures, policies and approaches. The security…

1 Jan 2006 Resource

Preventing Violence in Health Care Five steps to an effective program

This document (2005) by WorkSafeBC (the Workers’ Compensation Board) is designed to aid healthcare organisations in developing, implementing and reviewing violence prevention policies. It seeks to aid organisations in: improving the quality of the working environment; eliminating or minimising the…

1 Jan 2005 Resource