Better Near-Miss Reporting Is Key to Reliable Injury Intelligence
Near-miss events are upstream indicators of potential safety problems, as research shows that workers who experience a near miss are 2.5 times more likely to be injured. However, underreporting within near-miss data collection efforts threatens to distort the insights that firms can use to prevent harm.
For security firms that conduct extensive vehicle patrols on behalf of clients, the stakes are extremely high. Here is what safety leaders at top firms say they are doing to make the road safer for officers.
Safety of Security Officers: Extensive Data Collection Reveals Need to Prioritize Injury Prevention
Safety data on 1 million-plus frontline security professionals show injury rates rising across most regions, prompting the International Security Ligue to call for renewed industry-wide commitment to protect these essential workers. The inaugural GSB Pulse pairs benchmarks with field-tested interventions and expert perspectives to help firms meet today's safety challenges.
Sorenson Award Winner’s Gripping Story Exemplifies Everyday Work of Frontline Heroes
Honored with the Jørgen-Philipp Sørensen Award at the International Security Ligue’s 39th General Assembly, Darrian Hardy’s story is a powerful reminder of the quiet courage and leadership security professionals bring to our communities every day.
‘Meaningful and Dynamic’ — “Why Security?” Contest Winners Announced
A global contest for private security professionals attracted entries from Singapore to Sweden, uncovering a diverse set of reasons for why people work in the industry.
A stubborn and increasing source of turnover—somewhat “hidden” from the industry—results from new security hires who never report for work or resign before Day 60.
It's slowly changing, but security is a male-dominated profession. Women already in the profession believe certain initiatives—which are not universal—could encourage more women to enter and remain in security.
Strategies for Making a Successful Transition to Contract Security
Utilizing the expertise of a contract security firm is tempting, but the transition can be off-putting. Here are 6 steps that a major healthcare group took that it says helped them to successfully make the change.
