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The Importance of Situational Awareness & Training in the Workplace

The Importance of Situational Awareness & Training in the Workplace

FromThe Employee Safety Podcast


The Importance of Situational Awareness & Training in the Workplace

FromThe Employee Safety Podcast

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Mar 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Employee safety is dependent on proper training. Giving your employees the tools and information they need could mean the difference between knowing what to do in an emergency situation and being paralyzed by indecision.

In this episode, Peter interviews Shawn Rafferty, Owner of SPR Group that offers security solutions for corporations and schools, about the value of training and situational awareness.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Shawn’s process for spotting risks or potential threats within organizations
How employee training develops muscle memory that can be critical in an emergency situation
Why video-based training alone is not enough
Red flags to look for in the workplace and what to do when you see them
Why situational awareness is fundamental to personal security


Resources mentioned during this episode:

Security Pro Podcast 
SPR Group Website 


The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia. 

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Released:
Mar 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Employee Safety Podcast is for professionals responsible for the safety and well-being of their employees. Today’s world has a wide array of threats: wildfires, hurricanes, civil unrest, acts of violence, a global pandemic. We will discuss how to protect your employees from all of these threats—whether they’re in the office, working remotely, or traveling for business. Each episode features an interview with a leader in employee safety, discussing topics such as emergency preparedness, business continuity, critical communication, severe weather, pandemic response, and more.