Beijing Olympic Games- Are you ready?
Richard Culver, Senior Director of Security Services, International SOS, speaks about the medical and security risks for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He also discusses the recommended precautionary measures visitors can take before attending the games. Reproduced with the kind permission of FrontLine Security, Issue Winter 2007/2008. 

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Case study: HR faces complex challenges in high-risk environment
Human resources organizations have unique demands for employees working on site in the energy and mining sectors. Read a case study, reprinted with the kind permission of HR Director, on how companies are using our risk assessment and planning solutions to meet occupational healthcare needs.

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Make risk management work for you
Coal mining has always carried the challenge of working in difficult, dangerous circumstances. In an increasingly international market, there are new challenges for those responsible for staff at all levels. In an article reprinted with the kind permission of Coal International, read about how sound risk management programs can help companies meet complex legal and regulatory needs as well as ensure proper duty of care for employees.

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Avian Flu: Protecting Against a Pandemic
Dr Myles Druckman, VP Medical Assistance, International SOS  and Richard Culver, Senior Director Security Services EMEA/CIS describes measures that businesses should undertake to prepare their employees for Avian Flu. Reprinted with the kind permission of HR Zone.

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Lebanese Evacuation
International SOS conducts third in a series of organised evacuations from Lebanon. 114 clients are evacuated from Beirut to Damascus; onward travel for the latest evacuees is being organised to nearby Cyprus, Jeddha and as far afield as the USA. Article is reproduced with the kind permission of Professional Security Magazine,  www.professionalsecurity.co.uk

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News from INTERNATIONAL SOS - Companies run risks if they do not have a pandemic plan
This article on the risks that companies may face if they do not have a pandemic preparedness plan is posted with the kind permission of European Occupational Health and Safety Online, http://www.eurohs.eu.com/.

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Protecting Employees Beyond Our Borders
Philippe Lavalle, International SOS, Regional Sales Director, discusses the formidable issues in planning occupational health and safety programs for employees in remote or developing world regions. Reproduced with the kind permission of Occupational Health and Safety magazine.

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International SOS holds medical course in emergency medicine at AIM
International SOS hosted a Postgraduate Course in Emergency Medicine in conjunction with the Makati Medical Center Emergency Department, in Makati City, Philippines. The course focused on the philosophy and practice of risk management and featured speakers from International SOS as well as the Philippine Health department. This March 25, 2006 article is reproduced with the kind permission of the Manila Times.

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Preparing for an Avian Flu Pandemic
What should HR be doing to prepare for a potential avian flu pandemic? by Dr Neil Nerwich, Group Medical Director - Assistance, EMEA and Americas, International SOS. Article provided with the kind permission of  www.hrzone.co.uk.

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Health of nations by Dr. Hugues Francois
This article was first published in the February 2005 issue of SHP (www.shponline.co.uk), official magazine of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

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