Risk
Assessment
Risk Assessments or Risk Analysis is the process of identifying
areas of potential & actual loss and the appropriate development of cost
effective countermeasures to nullify the identifiable risks/losses found.
Contained within the approach to any assessment is the concept
of security being a comprehensive integrated function positively contributing
significantly to a Company’s financial aims and objectives.
The fundamental aim of any risk assessment is the protection
of people, facilities, equipment and other assets against reasonably anticipated
threats through the unobtrusive utilization of cost effective security, policies
and procedures.
Every business and/or industry has it’s own individual exposures
to a variety of risks, threats and losses.
In the case of loss, there are two identifiable & distinctive types;
Direct
and
Indirect.
·
Direct
losses are more easily identified as being Theft, Fraud,
Burglary, Contractual Loss etc….
·
Indirect
losses are harder to detect e.g. loss
of potential custom, negative staff motivation, disgruntled employees, high
staff turnover, bullying, lack of goodwill and loyalty from workforce etc….
These exposures could be easily identified and determined
through the independent observations of an Experienced Security Consultant reviewing
and reporting the situation, advising the Client where they are most vulnerable
to risks, threats and losses.
Classifying
Risks/Threats
Risks and Threats can be classified into three distinctive
Classes. They are as follows-:
CLASS
A
This class of Risk/Threat can be disastrous in its effect,
i.e. in the eventually that it may occur the Company could be put out of business
or have its reputation or interest so seriously damaged that its continued existence
would be problematic.
Examples of Class A Risks/Threats
· Serious
Fire
CLASS B
This class of Risk/Threat can be serious in its effect and
can have grave consequences on the Company’s profitability.
Examples of Class B Risks/Threats
· Embezzlement /Fraud
· Industrial
Espionage and Competitor Infiltration
CLASS C
This class of Risk/Threat can be prejudicial to a company
and could cause inconvenience, embarrassment or minor recoupable losses.
Examples of Class B Risks/Threats
· Absenteeism
Possible
Areas of Risk
Dependent
on the specific individual risk exposures of each Client some or all of the
following areas could be subject to a Risk Assessment Survey and Report
Physical
Security
·
Perimeter Fences & Gates
·
Lighting
·
CCTV
·
Key Control
·
Access Control
·
Video Surveillance
Personal
Protection for Executives
·
Office and Residence Security
·
Travel Security
·
Family Protection
Emergency
Planning
·
Fire Procedures
·
Bomb Threat Procedures
·
Evacuation & Emergency Planning
·
Hazardous Materials Incidents
Personnel
Programs
·
Employee Background Checks
·
Drug & Alcohol Abuse
·
Work Place Violence
·
Employee Training & Security Awareness
Protection
of Proprietary Information
·
Information Security
·
Computer Security
·
Open Desk Practices
Covert
or Overt Investigations
·
Internal non-criminal problem resolution
·
Litigation Support
·
Criminal Activity
Risk Assessment Reports
When carrying out all Risk Assessment Reports we approach and analyse the
subject matter as follows-:
·
The Clients desired level of Protection
WHAT
THE CLIENT WANTS
·
The actual and present level of protection
WHAT THE CLIENT HAS NOW
·
The most Practical & Cost effective
means of nullifying found risks and the prevention of future Risks
THE
BEST AVAILABLE RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION FOR THE CLIENT TO TAKE
By
assessing the impact of the Risk against the costs of elimination we are able
determine and recommend to the Client the best course of preventative &
counteractive actions and measures to take.
Risk x The Severity of Impact + Probability of Re-Occurrence ¸
The Cost of Eliminating & Nullifying Future Risk = Peace of Mind
By employing our Consultants acting as independent observers they can identify any risks that may be present or pending, and through their impartial approach can recommend to Clients the most cost effective means to rectify and reduce and/or eliminate any risks found, giving the Client an awareness along with the rational means to control and nullify any future risks within their business or private lives.
If you require a professional, fully confidential and reliable security service carried out by experienced, indigenous and expedient security operatives, giving you, the Client a peace of mind in a secure environment, then contact our company for your UK security requirements.
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