Basic Security Safety Awareness
Basic Security Safety Awareness
& Safety
Awareness
Aim
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bb ery • Follow the rules
Kidnapping
• Be cautious - no unnecessary risks
Earthquake
• Trust your instincts
• Be prepared
• Keep others informed
Aware – Prepare – React!
Site Security & Safety
• Guards
• Staff access & ID checks
• Visitors
• No Weapons policy
• Vehicle parking
• Office closure procedures
• Fire safety
• Emergency procedures
Don't be careless! A secure workplace is everyone's
responsibility
Field Travel & Movements
• Know the risks!
• Plan routes - identify alternatives
• Seek authorisation - submit journey plan
• Avoid travelling alone and at night - plan for delays
• Check and prepare vehicles - documentation, equipment,
spares, first-aid kit
• Consider visibility
• Ensure safe vehicle use - seat belts, speed limits
• Be alert and aware of surroundings
• Maintain regular communications - agree frequency of
check-ins
Information Security
• NGOs gather, store and disseminate sensitive or
confidential information – personnel files,
security reports, beneficiary records.
• Securing information – requires a combination
of physical, digital and communications security.
• Using social media – inappropriate comments or
posts could place yourself or others at risk.
Be mindful of the information and data you
collate, how it’s stored and communicated to
others, and who has access to it.
Dealing with Incidents
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• You notice another NGO vehicle being searched at a checkpoint.
• If
You are involved in a vehicle collision - no injuries, but damage to other vehicle.
• You are stopped and asked to pay a small tax to travel in the area.
Reporting Incidents
• Reports need to address the ‘Six Ws’ – Who was
involved? What happened? Where and When did
it happen? What has been done so far? What help
is needed?
• Timely reporting of incidents helps protect staff,
and ensures that staff receive assistance quickly.
• Information collected also helps identify gaps in
existing procedures and measures, new threats or
changes in the operating environment, informing
operational decisions.
Critical Incident Support
• Despite putting in place security and safety measures, exceptional situations
will occur.
• Critical incidents, although rare, require specific response - due to their
nature, severity, or complexity.
• Any Critical Incident involving staff triggers Country-level IMT.
• IMT, in coordination with HQ, manages all aspects of the incident. All staff
must adhere to instructions issued by IMT.
• IMT coordinates support to victims and family members, manages relations
with authorities, other NGOs, and the media.
• Specialist external assistance providers also support the organisation - medical
care, security advice, psychological support.