Bomb threats and the placement of explosive devices are both actions that are designed to strike at the heart of your organisation. 

The perpetrators of these crimes have one of two things in mind.....They want to disrupt the normal flow of business creating an atmosphere of anxiety and panic, or they want to injure people and damage property.

This program examines the strategy that should be adopted to deal with either or both of the situations. (Threat or Placement)

• The nature of bomb threats
• The definition of a bomb threat
• The telephone call
• Bomb threat strategy
• The Bomb Threat Checklist
• What to do if you receive a bomb threat

This program has been produced to be shown to all personnel who may become involved in a bomb threat incident.

RUNNING TIME: 5 Minutes

There are many reasons why a building, or a group of buildings may need to be evacuated including:

• Fires
• Chemical Spills
• Toxic or Explosive Gas Releases,
• Explosions
• Violent Behaviour, and
• Bomb Threats.

The larger the building, the more organisation is required to ensure everyone is evacuated effectively and as safely as possible. But regardless of the size or type of building or buildings, or number of employees, every organisation should have a tried and tested evacuation plan.

This program covers:

• The Evacuation Plan
• The Evacuation Team
• The Chief Warden
• Your Responsibility
• Training and Practice

Every Building must have a tried and tested evacuation plan, and everyone must be familiar with it, and know their role.

RUNNING TIME: 9 Minutes

We live in a digital world, and many of the threats that we face, in our lives and at work, are now digital ones.

Cyber threats are a major issue for organisations, with the possibility of data breaches, financial loss and loss of valuable information.

The most common threats are:

• Phishing
• Malware
• Ransomware
• and Insider threats

This program will cover the types of cybersecurity threats and how best to identify them.

RUNNING TIME: 10 Minutes

A particularly dangerous form of cybersecurity risk is that of insider threats.

These are cyber threats that originate from within the organisation which makes them especially difficult to detect and deal with.

Because an insider threat does not need to go through the process of gaining access to the system – as they’re already inside – they are often capable of going undetected for longer, and doing more damage, than external threats.

RUNNING TIME: 3 Minutes

Malware is software created and deployed to compromise or disrupt computer systems. The consequences of a system becoming infected with malware can be devastating, including the breakdown of normal operations, the accessing of sensitive information by criminal actors, disruption to business and financial loss.

Any professional computer system should have malware protection set up, but there are also ways in which an individual can identify the possibility of malware, allowing them to take steps to prevent damage.

RUNNING TIME: 2 Minutes

Phishing is a type of social engineering – the practice of manipulating people into giving up valuable information.

Signs to look out for to avoid phishing scams include:

• Generic greetings in an email, or a style of writing that doesn’t seem to fit the source
• Unexplained invoices or references to unknown purchases
• Links to “update payment details”
• Misspelt words
• Any claims about being entitled to refunds or rewards, that require a link to be clicked in order to access

RUNNING TIME: 3 Minutes

One specific and very damaging type of malware is ransomware. This is software that infiltrates a system and stops it working, by locking or encrypting files to prevent access to them. The user of the ransomware will then demand a payment to unlock the system.

RUNNING TIME: 2 Minutes

One of the best ways to defend against digital threats like computer viruses, software bugs, data loss and privacy breaches is through the regular practice of Digital Hygiene.

Digital Hygiene is about learning habits and practices to keep your systems and information secure.

Examples of Digital Hygiene include:

• Keeping the operating system up to date
• Regularly updating software
• Using antivirus software
• Cleaning devices of unnecessary sensitive information
• Abiding by a ‘clean-desk’ policy, and
• Following password security protocols

RUNNING TIME: 13 Minutes

All workplaces make use of some sort of Display Screen Equipment. Display Screen Equipment, sometimes referred to as DSE, is any device, or piece of equipment that has an alphanumeric or graphic display screen.

Equipment categorised as display screen equipment include:

• Desktop and laptop computers,
• Tablets,
• Smartphones,
• Cash register displays,
• LCD monitors, and
• All varieties of touchscreens

Tasks requiring prolonged use of display screen equipment can present real hazards to users. Use of that equipment requires proper management to control the hazards and reduce the risks to DSE users.

This program aims to raise awareness of DSE issues in the workplace. By paying close attention to the requirements of the job and the design of the workplace, the threat to individuals’ health and safety at work can be made as small, and the workplace experience made as comfortable, as possible.

RUNNING TIME: 12 Minutes

Fire blankets are an important tool when fighting the spread of a fire. This safety short gives you a quick overview of how to correctly use a fire blanket.

RUNNING TIME: 1 Minute

Most fires have one thing in common, they start small.   When a fire is small it gives the best opportunity to utilise the available fire fighting equipment and extinguish the fire before extensive damage or injuries occur.

Unless you are familiar with how to use different types of fire extinguishers and are able to select the appropriate extinguisher to use you will not be able to safely or confidently extinguish a fire using a portable fire extinguisher.

The program covers:

• The Components of Fire
• The Fire Tetrahedron
• Fire Fighting Techniques
  • Starvation
  • Smothering
  • Cooling
  • Stopping the Chemical Chain Reaction
• Extinguishing Agents
• • Water
  • Foam
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Dry Chemical Powder
  • Fire Blankets
• Fire Extinguishers and Classification of Fires
• How to operate Portable Fire Extinguishers
  • Water
  • Foam
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Dry Chemical Powder
  • Fire Blankets
• General Guidelines

Being prepared for the possibility of a fire occurring will dramatically increase the chances that it will be controlled both quickly and safely.

RUNNING TIME: 18 Minutes

Unless you are familiar with how to use different types of fire extinguishers and are able to select the appropriate extinguisher to use you will not be able to safely or confidently extinguish a fire using a portable fire extinguisher. This safety short gives you a quick overview of how to operate a fire extinguisher.

RUNNING TIME: 5 Minutes

Manual handling contributes directly to a significant percentage of work-related accidents and injuries. This safety short covers some important questions to consider before manual handling takes place.

RUNNING TIME: 3 Minutes

Fire is one of the most difficult things to control despite our increased ability to create and manage our environment.

It is a fact that approximately 70% of all businesses that suffer from a major fire fail within 3 years. Over 40% do not even re-open.

Almost all office fires start small. With established firefighting procedures and appropriate, well maintained firefighting equipment many fires can be easily controlled.

Topics covered in this program include:

• Fundamentals of fire fighting
  • Immediate safety of the individual
  • Calling the Fire Brigade
  • Attacking the fire if safe to do so
  • Evacuation if necessary
• Types of office fires most likely to occur
• Firefighting equipment in the office
• Operational details of different pieces of firefighting equipment
• Details of portable fire extinguishers
• Personal safety
• Assessment of most likely hazards

Office fires do happen and a knowledge of what to do should a fire occur in your work area can prevent damage and even save lives.

RUNNING TIME: 10 Minutes