Safety Talk

Workers need to prepare for all possible emergencies, even those as unlikely as terrorist attacks. In some workplaces, this threat is considered more possible than in others. These include power plants, large governmental agencies and places that make or use nuclear, biological or chemical materials. Other possible targets are waste treatment facilities, important bridges or tunnels, well-known buildings and national landmarks. Often terrorists will select high-traffic places, such as airports or large cities, where they can disappear into a crowd. Terrorism is politically motivated, pre-planned violence, usually caused by a group trying to influence an audience. The attacks typically are […]