Monthly Archives: September 2010

A Shot at Prevention: Ways to Protect Employees from the Flu

If you happen to sneeze during the summer, you will usually get sympathetic condolences from other allergy sufferers. However, a sneeze in autumn is not the same…especially at work. Now that the start of flu season is here, the sympathy … Continue reading

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A Guide To Successful Tabletop Exercises

As anyone who has ever been involved in event management can tell you, even the best laid plans can go terribly wrong with the simple introduction of the “human factor”. Apply this to emergency response planning, where the stakes are … Continue reading

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Fire Preparedness – Does Your Company Know The Drill?

According to a report by the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to approximately 1,348,500 fires last year. More than 20,000 civilians were killed and about $12.5 billion of property was lost. You may think that you’ve already … Continue reading

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What Every Business Traveler Should Know About Bedbugs

If the recent slew of media articles about the rising prevalence of bedbug infestations is making you dread your next business trip, you may be relieved to know that there are some simple steps you can take to identify and … Continue reading

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Are You Ready for Earl?

With Hurricane Earl and Tropical Storm Fiona looming closer to the East Coast and last Sunday marking the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, hurricane preparedness is at the forefront of many people’s minds this week. Here are some basic steps … Continue reading

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How to Celebrate National Preparedness Month

Today marks the start of National Preparedness Month! Whether your company already has business continuity plans and preparedness initiatives in place or whether you’re starting from scratch, National Preparedness Month (NPM) provides the perfect opportunity to promote emergency preparedness within … Continue reading

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