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Hostile Environment Awareness Training: What You Need to Know for International Travel
By Guardian Travel |
You may think that international travel is like a constant holiday, even if you happen to be travelling for work, but the reality can sometimes be very different. Travelling to a country that isn’t your own can pose some significant risks to yourself and the rest of your team if you fail to acknowledge appropriate …
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Self Defence for Travellers: Tips and Techniques You Need to Know
By Guardian Training |
In the age of wanderlust, more people are exploring the world than ever before. While travelling can be an enriching and life-changing experience, ensuring your safety is essential. Here, we cover crucial self-defence techniques and strategies tailored for travellers and cover everything travellers need to know to keep themselves safe. Understanding Situational Awareness Situational awareness …
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Why Hostile Environment Awareness Training Should be a Priority for NGOs
By Guardian Travel |
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) often operate in some of the world’s most challenging and perilous areas. As such, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) becomes not just useful but essential. Here, we explore why this training is necessary and how it benefits NGOs. Why is HEAT Training an Ongoing Process? Understanding hostile environments isn’t just about going …
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Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in Security Awareness
By Guardian Travel |
Why is Security Awareness so Important? In today’s closely connected world, the importance of security cannot be overemphasised. Surprisingly, human error plays a massive role in security breaches. Research suggests that around 90% of security incidents have human error at their root. By implementing security awareness training, the potential risk associated with these errors is …
Unpacking Adverse Social Behaviours in the Workplace
By Guardian Travel |
Published: | Last Updated: What are Adverse Social Behaviours? Not all interactions at the office are conducive to a healthy work environment. Some behaviours damage camaraderie, communication, and overall productivity. This blog explores those harmful practices that might be subtly (or not-so-subtly) sabotaging your workplace dynamics. From malicious gossip to exclusion to bullying, we’ll expose …
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SAFE vs HEAT: Understanding the Differences and Similarities in Security Training for Hostile and Fragile Environments
By Guardian Travel |
In the realm of security training, the terms hostile and fragile environments refer to distinct scenarios that require tailored approaches for safety and risk mitigation. A hostile environment denotes a location or situation characterised by immediate, often violent threats to personal safety, such as conflict zones, areas with high crime rates, or territories dominated by …
The Ultimate Guide to Security Awareness in Fragile Environments
By Guardian Travel |
Fragile environments refer to settings that are vulnerable to internal or external shocks. Often characterised by weak social, economic, or political systems, these environments are not necessarily hostile, but their inherent instability makes them more susceptible to risks. Fragility can arise from numerous factors, such as economic downturns, natural disasters, or political unrest. Unlike hostile …
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Self Defence for Travellers: Tips and Techniques You Need to Know
By Guardian Travel |
Published: | Last Updated: Travelling abroad can be a thrilling and rewarding experience that presents unique risks and challenges. To ensure your safety and well-being on such a trip, you must be prepared and understand the potential threats you may face. These can range from common issues like theft and robbery to more serious situations …
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Conflict Management: A Key to Counter Adverse Social Behaviours
By Guardian Travel |
Published: | Last Updated: Conflict management is essential when discord arises in the workplace due to interpersonal issues and conflicts of interest. Organisations can effectively mitigate such conflicts and foster a healthier work environment by implementing conflict resolution strategies. Interpersonal conflict arises from clashes of employees’ personalities, values, or communication styles. Conflict management techniques, such …
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Corporate HEAT Education & FAQs
By Guardian Travel |
Published: | Last Updated: How Heat Training Can Help Increase Employee Safety and Reduce Risk of Corporate Manslaughter Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) reduces the risk of corporate manslaughter and makes employees safer. It manages this by equipping staff with knowledge of security protocols, threat assessment, and crisis management, fostering an organisation’s proactive safety culture. …
How to Give Basic Trauma First Aid for Stabbing Victims
By Guardian Training |
Published: | Last Updated: Importance of Basic Trauma First Aid in Emergencies In emergencies involving trauma, such as stabbing incidents, providing immediate first aid can significantly affect the outcome for the victim. Basic trauma first aid aims to stabilise the individual and prevent further harm until professional medical help arrives. It plays a crucial role …
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Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for a Safer Gap Year Travel Experience
By Guardian Travel |
Learn how to make your gap year travels as safe as possible in our latest blog.
How to Use Situational Awareness and Your Surroundings for Self Defence
By Guardian Training |
Discover how to safeguard yourself in today’s unpredictable world by developing situational awareness and effective self-defence techniques to gain confidence in your ability to protect yourself in any situation.
10 Self Defence Training Tips Every Beginner Should Know
By Guardian Travel |
Empower yourself with essential self-defence skills through these top tips. Develop the mental toughness, awareness and knowledge needed to protect yourself and your loved ones from potential harm.
Hostile Environments – Potential Risks Guide: How to Stay Safe and Prepared
By Guardian Travel |
Navigate hostile environments safely. Learn potential risks, prepare effectively, and consider professional Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) with this guide.
Personal Security for Humanitarians Guide (HEAT)
By Guardian Travel |
Discover the importance of HEAT training for humanitarian workers. Stay safe, respond to emergencies, and work effectively in challenging environments.
How to Take Your First Aid Skills to the Next Level
By Guardian Training |
Somebody very close to you suffering the unthinkable. You are unable to assist in saving their life because you were unsure of how to perform basic first aid.
Travel Safety Guide
By Guardian Travel |
Travel safety is more critical than ever. As a result, it’s essential to know how to stay safe when travelling to different destinations. Here are some tips to help you stay safe while travelling.
Understanding Situational Awareness
By Guardian Travel |
Situational awareness is a key skill to have when it comes to keeping yourself and those around you safe. Find out all you need to know about situational awareness right here.
How and Why: HEAT Training Isn’t Always Hostile
By Guardian Travel |
A comprehensive guide into HEAT training, why it’s beneficial and how you can get involved today.
Practising Sustainable Situational Awareness
By Guardian Travel |
Situational awareness is beneficial in everyday life, but knowing how to use it is just as important. Find out here how you can do just that.
What Should be in a Trauma First Aid Kit?
By Guardian Training |
In the event of an emergency, the kit on hand is the most important chance of survival. Find out everything you need in an emergency right here.
Trauma First Aid: Avoiding Concussions
By Guardian Training |
Head injuries can be a dangerous and scary situation for anyone. However, having knowledge of how to deal with the situation can make all the difference.
Why Increasing Situational Awareness for Staff is Important
By Guardian Travel |
With rising levels of crime, a keen awareness of your surroundings is paramount to safety. Find out more about how you can help your employees stay safe at work
10 Most Common Travel Scams
By Guardian Travel |
Whilst travelling overseas, there are many ways scammers can trick you out of money. We’ve showcased the top 10, from ticket scams to fake currencies and more.
How to Stay Safe Whilst Travelling Overseas
By Guardian Travel |
While travelling overseas, knowing how to stay safe and aware of your surroundings is important. This blog explains how to keep yourself safe abroad.
The Importance of Specialist CONDO Training
By Guardian Travel |
CONDO Training is important as it teaches candidates to mitigate and manage risk while on deployment. We’ve explained what CONDO training involves in this blog.
Why Journalists Should Take HEFAT and HEAT Training
By Guardian Training |
HEFAT and HEAT training courses have been known to help journalists abroad in hostile scenarios. What are the benefits of enrolling on this training?
CONDO Training: Elements and Benefits Explained
By Guardian Travel |
CONDO (Contractors on Deployed Operations) training gives individuals specific skills, some of which can be applied in other situations. Here is a breakdown.
SIA Licences and Training: All You Need to Know
By Guardian Training |
SIA licences are mandatory for those working in the private security industry. There is far more to be aware of, which this guide highlights in detail.
First Aid Training: What are Your Responsibilities?
By Guardian Training |
People with first aid qualifications have a long list of responsibilities in an emergency. Here is a rundown of them and what you should be aware of.
Situational Awareness: Common Risks for Disabled People
By Guardian Travel |
It’s vital to exercise mindfulness and consideration for all risks that people with disabilities are concerned about. Here is a breakdown of what we mean.
‘Ask for Angela’ and Other Women’s Safety Tips
By Guardian Training |
There are steps to take if you don’t feel safe during a social occasion, especially at nighttime, as well as incentives to improve collective safety.
What are the Benefits of Taking UAV Drone Training?
By ATR |
Pursuing advanced tactical UAV drone training is an excellent way to improve operators’ skillsets, efficiency of ground and air operations, and more.
HEAT, HEFAT and Situational Awareness for Journalists
By Guardian Travel |
HEFAT and HEAT training is beneficial for anyone in 2022, particularly lone workers and journalists covering large-scale developing conflicts.
Cyclist & Pedestrian Accidents [Trauma First Aid Training]
By Guardian Training |
If you don’t know what to do following a road accident involving a cyclist or pedestrian, these basic trauma first aid tips may just be what you need.
5 Benefits of Hostile Environment and First Aid Training
By Guardian Training |
People travelling to hostile environments for work require specific training, which offers more than just authorisation. ATR have outlined 5 other benefits.
The Importance of Correct First Aid Training, CPR and AEDs
By ATR |
Very few people know the correct procedure for delivering CPR and using an AED. This highlights just how important first aid training is to everyone.
Administering First Aid After a Road Traffic Accident
By ATR |
Road accidents are stressful situations at best, so if you’re not a casualty but nearby, your help can be invaluable with first aid training in your skillset.
Increasing Situational Awareness While Travelling Abroad
By ATR |
Learning and practicing the levels of situational awareness before travelling abroad can help to mitigate so many risks, especially in hostile environments.
Lone Worker Safety Hazards (Situational Awareness Advice)
By ATR |
Working alone for extended periods can put lone workers more at risk, which is why it’s important to understand the most common threats.
Situational Awareness and Safety Advice During a Night Out
By ATR |
Situational awareness training is vital to help you create time and space while enjoying a social occasion. This guide explains how and why.
Are UK Close Protection Officers Allowed to Carry Guns?
By Guardian Training |
Close Protection Operatives have various responsibilities. But do any of them involve carrying firearms? This guide explains all you need to know.
Trauma First Aid Training: Traumatic Amputation Injuries
By Guardian Training |
First aid training goes a long way in preserving life, even for those that have suffered traumatic amputations. This guide explains how and why.
First Aid at Work: Carrying Out a First Aid Risk Assessment
By ATR |
A first aid needs assessment can impact how you administer first aid in your workplace. This short guide explains all you need to know.
Bodyguard Training: How to Become a Bodyguard or CPO
By Guardian Training |
Close protection and bodyguard training may sound luxurious but the reality is drastically different. If you’re set on becoming one, this guide is here to help.
Trauma First Aid: All You Need to Know About Trauma Injuries
By ATR |
Trauma injuries require immediate attention, but you can make a huge difference by understanding common injuries and first aid skills to administer.
HEFAT: Hostile Environment and First Aid Training Guide
By ATR |
Hostile environment training is designed to provide effective skills for use abroad, particularly first aid. Here is a short guide to that training.
Why do Women Need to Have Situational Awareness?
By ATR |
Women’s safety should be a priority, and as training providers, there are ways in which we can help too. This boils down to situational awareness training courses.
Situational Awareness: Staying Safe While Working from Home
By Guardian Travel |
Working from home is a distant memory for a few of us, but some companies still operate partly or fully in this way. Here is how you can keep safe doing so.
Travel Safety and Awareness: COVID-19 Travel Advice
By Guardian Travel |
2021 has been a challenging year affecting holidaymakers and travel companies. We have outlined a guide that covers all current information about travel safety.
Women’s Situational Awareness Courses for Charity
By ATR |
In support of the Creating Better Futures charity, ATR are offering women and child situational awareness training to help improve their safety.
A Guide to Lone Working and Worker Safety
By Guardian Travel |
Lone working presents a fair share of risks, so it pays dividends for workers and employers to be fully aware of the best ways to stay safe.
Travel Safety: Is it Safe to Travel Abroad After Receiving a COVID Vaccine?
By ATR |
International travel is beginning to look more likely, but there is still a lot to consider before doing so, even if you have received a COVID vaccine.
How to Stay Safe in Urban Environments with Situational Awareness
By ATR |
Urban environments pose threats, even if most may not notice them. This is where situational awareness training and strategies can help.
Situational Awareness: 4 Tips for Improving your Safety
By Guardian Travel |
Situational awareness is something which can be taught to anybody, and can be very beneficial. However, how can someone get more out of it?
Everything you Need to Know about Women’s Situational Awareness
By Guardian Travel |
Recent events have triggered profound attention on women’s safety, and with situational awareness training, here is how women can stay safer.
Situational Awareness: Staying Safe When Returning to Work Post-Lockdown
By Guardian Travel |
As more companies welcome more people back to offices, this may cause concern. Through situational awareness training, the burden can be eased somewhat.
How to Practice Situational Awareness Everywhere
By Guardian Travel |
Situational awareness is something that should be practised all the time in everyday settings. Here are some examples of when to do that.
Situational Awareness: What does it Really Mean?
By Guardian Travel |
Situational awareness can be broken down into four principal levels. Knowing these levels help you assess your environment’s risk and volatility.
Types of SIA Licences
By Guardian Training |
SIA licence training is required for individuals working in the private security industry. But which specific training courses are available to enrol in?
Basic First Aid Skills Everyone Should Learn
By Guardian Training |
First aid training is highly recommended as it could be the difference between life and death. Here are some of the basic skills which everyone should learn.
How to Get the Most Out of First Aid Training
By Guardian Training |
First aid training is an opportunity to learn valuable, lifelong skills that can be the difference between life and death. How can you improve your experience?
Staying Safe During COVID-19 Using Situational Awareness
By Guardian Travel |
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant we have all had to put situational awareness into practice, to keep ourselves and everyone else safe.
Can You Work While Waiting for Your SIA Licence?
By Guardian Training |
Working in the security industry requires a valid SIA licence, but there are some very minor exceptional circumstances if the application is taking longer than expected.
How Can I Become a Close Protection Operative?
By Guardian Training |
Close Protection Officers are required to demonstrate certain personal and professional skills. What are they? What makes a CPO such a good career option?
Why is Travel Safety Important?
By Guardian Travel |
Do you know how to stay safe abroad, and respond in the event of a crime or emergency? Our latest blog explores the significance of travel safety training.
What is an SIA Licence and How do I Qualify for one?
By Guardian Training |
To work in the private security industry, you need SIA licence training courses to obtain valid certification. How do you go about getting one?
What Can I Expect to Learn During First Aid Courses?
By Guardian Training |
There are many first aid courses available to take & they’re not all the same. However, there are some common things you can expect during first aid training.
Why Should You Take Self-Defence Classes?
By Guardian Travel |
There are many reasons why you may want to consider self-defence classes. Here we take a deep dive into how they can help delegates.
How can you Monitor Lone Worker Safety?
By Guardian Travel |
Lone worker safety should be at the forefront of an employer’s policies. How can you ensure that your staff are kept safe and you’re meeting your obligations?
Prevent Injuries and Accidents with First Aid at Work Training
By Guardian Training |
Injuries and accidents can always happen at work. Here are some examples, and how First Aid at Work training could be the difference between life and death.
Personal Travel Safety and Awareness Tips
By Guardian Travel |
Whether you’re travelling for business or leisure, travel safety and awareness is crucial. There are many solutions and tips on staying safe while abroad.
Benefits of First Aid Training in the Workplace
By Guardian Training |
First aid training teaches delegates skills of preserving life, managing incidents and assisting recovery. What else are the advantages of learning first aid?