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95 per cent of employers send their staff to high risk locations
London
International SOS, the global medical and security assistance company, has conducted a study that shows 95% of global companies have sent employees on business trips to high-risk locations.
The top 20 countries deemed as ‘high-risk’ include key high-growth locations and emerging markets; India was ranked fifth, China was three places behind, Russia 14th and Brazil 16th.
International SOS is asking companies to be aware of their duty of care when sending employees to these dangerous locations for the good of the employee and the business. Furthermore to avoid criminal prosecution – companies can be held criminally responsible for harm to employees in high-risk locations.
A third of respondents are unaware of the legal requirements for a duty of care provision within the companies that they operate.
Arnaud Vaissié, Co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive of International SOS, says: “We are committed to helping companies, such as the Global 500, to implement effective duty of care strategies. Our study has found that such approaches are clearly linked to commercial success, and yet there are still varying levels of awareness among senior management and key stakeholders.”
About the International SOS Group of Companies
The International SOS Group of Companies is in the business of saving lives, protecting your global workforce from health and security threats. Wherever you are, we deliver customised health, security risk management and wellbeing solutions to fuel your growth and productivity. In the event of extreme weather, an epidemic or a security incident, we provide an immediate response providing peace of mind. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We help protect your people, your organisation's reputation, as well as support your compliance reporting needs. By partnering with us, organisations can fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities, while empowering business resilience, continuity and sustainability.
Founded in 1985, the International SOS Group, headquartered in London & Singapore, is trusted by 12,000 organisations, including the majority of the Fortune 500, as well as mid-size enterprises, governments, educational institutions and NGOs. 12,000 multicultural medical, security and logistics experts stand with you to provide support & assistance from over 1,000 locations in 90 countries, 24/7, 365 days.
To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: www.internationalsos.com
