Stay Safe Week

The environments in which humanitarian and development organizations and corporates work are continually changing. As a result, there is a growing demand for specific safety and security skill-building for implementing personnel as well as business or mission-oriented travelers.
Experts and trainers of HDFF are aware of the differing demands, with some security and program management looking to pick and choose topics, while others want the opportunity to refresh their knowledge. In order to meet this need, HDFF designed a “Stay Safe Week (SSW)” consisting of four separate “one-day-events” on key safety and security issues relevant to general staff and travelers. HDFF encourages you to pick and choose your own schedule based on your interests and needs.

Who should attend?
Every staff or business/mission-oriented traveler
Safety and security related NGO personnel
NGO HR and administrative personnel
Interested laymen

What is included in the separate programs?

Day 1 – Leadership in Crisis: Security Risk Assessment:
Are you able to conduct a basic safety and security assessment for programs and locations? In this session, you will learn to identify risks and threats to your personnel and organization. The aim is for participants to adopt basic risk assessment techniques which allow everyone to quickly and efficiently identify risks and conduct a threat analysis for daily work.

Day 2 – First Aid at the Office and in the Field
This certified First Aid workshop will include the latest international guidelines & protocols for CPR & First Aid. Program contents include:
1) How & when to activate the local EMS (Emergency Medical Service) including “Scene Safety Assessment”.
2) Barrier use while administering First Aid.
3) Primary assessment & recovery position.
4) One person rescuer Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
5) Primary Care Skills – conscious choking skills, bleeding injury management, shock management, spinal injury management.
Additionally:
Severe Bleeding & Hemorrhage control
Causes: accidents, injuries, medications and illnesses symptoms, blood discharge (wounds, mouth, ears) & bruising
Management of suspected spinal cord injuries
Shock management & prevention
Treatment: Emergency First Aid for Trauma; Professional Consultation; Reasons to consult Medical Professionals
What to avoid
General guidelines for the treatment of severe injuries and traumas
Environmental screening

Day 3 – Evacuation Planning and Fire Fighting
Worldwide security incidents related to political unrest are often closely connected to fire and can result in injuries and even casualties. In case of political turmoil or safety incidents like big fires, do you know how to evacuate your staff? Did you ever draft an evacuation plan? For small fires, do you know how to use a fire extinguisher? This training day is designed to teach evacuation planning and a practical hands-on fire extinguisher drill.

Day 4 – Incident Management/ Incident Reporting & Communication in Crisis
Internal reporting and external communication are key elements of general personnel’s work. But do you know how to report a safety/ security incident properly? Do you know how to make a short statement to the press while in a crisis? Practical exercises and simple guidelines will help general personnel handle these challenges appropriately.

All sessions will be facilitated by a combination of HDFF trainers, as well as key professionals in the security and humanitarian sector. Participants are welcome to attend as many sessions as they like, reflecting their own or their organization’s needs.

Cost: 160 US$ / per day

Multiple booking discounts:
Book 2 days: $ 290 USD
Book 3 days: $ 430 USD
Book 4 days: $ 560 USD
These discounts apply to individuals booking different courses throughout the week.

The fee includes all training materials, refreshments, and lunch. For participants attending all four courses during the week, an additional AIT certificate will be awarded.