1. EMPLOYEE SAFETY AWARENESS AND SELF-DEFENCE TRAINING
PREPARING FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES

2. AGENDA PART 1 – SAFETY AWARENESS (45 minutes)
Safety awareness – revisiting the basics
Travel Safety, out-station travel
PART 2 – SELF DEFENCE TRAINING (PRACTICE- 135 minutes)
Understanding the attacker’s vulnerabilities
Defensive techniques
Pro-active techniques
Common implements for self-defence

3. PART 1 – SAFETY AWARENESS
Scenario

4. SAFETY AWARENESS – WHAT IS AN INCIDENT?
“An Incident is an occurrence by chance or due to a combination of unforeseen circumstances, which, if not handled in an appropriate manner, can escalate into an emergency or disaster or crisis.”
NATURAL
MAN MADE

5. SAFETY AWARENESS -INCIDENT LEVELS
DISASTER
CRISIS
CATASTROPHE
Entire Premises Damaged or not Accessible
Employee Fatality
Substantial Damage to Infrastructure or Building
Major Injury to Employee(s)
Partial Infrastructure Damage
Minor Injuries to Employee(s)

6. CONSEQUENCES OF AN INCIDENT
Endangering safety of employees
Financial impact due to damage to property and critical assets
Loss of opportunity due to disruption to normal operations
Negative brand impact due to media coverage
Possible legal / punitive action

7. ASSISTING OTHERS IN EMERGENCIES
Be familiar with the emergency exits and escapes. See the refuge area and how to get there.
Follow a buddy system
Calm down those who are panicking – get them away from others
Assist those who may have trouble breathing or moving
Learn basic first aid
Learn how to use a fire extinguisher
Keep some water handy – good for revival, or to wet a handkerchief, for hydration or just to calm a person down.

8. TRAVEL SAFETY

9. TRAVEL SAFETY – PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Keep your expensive accessories (watch, sunglasses, I- pod, etc) inside when travelling by train/bus/taxi.
Make sure you have duplicate identity documents and travel itinerary in all your bags and on your person.
Carry a multipurpose tool/Swiss-knife in your baggage always.
Always have a torch handy, with spare cells.
Carry a travel adapter and spare charger (a battery bank is really useful).
If travelling to a place for a long duration, check whether your network is supported, or else buy a new SIM there.
Carry emergency contact information: ICE number, Immediate family member contact , medical assistance number

10. TRAVEL SAFETY – OWN VEHICLE
Keep duplicate documents at office and home.
Keep a first aid kit, toolkit and water at all times in the car.
Keep a stick/hammer or tyre-lever.
Always approach your vehicle with the keys ready
Do not unlock your car using remote control from a distance
Enter the car after a quick inspection
Windows should be up and doors locked
Be alert in parking lots, especially when it's dark
Make sure the fuel tank is always full
Never pull your car over on a quiet road even if someone drives alongside your car pointing at the tyres etc. or asking for lift

11. PART 2 – SELF DEFENCE
Scenario

12. Scenario Keeping yourself safe means avoiding a fight –
If it is unavoidable,
you should be able to defend yourself
Scenario

13. Vulnerable parts of an attacker’s body
Eyes
Temples
Ears
Bridge of Nose
Jaw
Throat
Solar Plexus
Floating Ribs
Groin
Knee
Shin
Toes

14. BASICS OF SELF DEFENCE Do Not Panic Right Position (Fighting Stance)
Move away from line of attack
Put force in direction of attack (not in opposite direction)
Imbalance attacker
Attack on Vulnerble body parts of attacker
Fly away from the situation

15. DEFENCE AGAINST UNARMED ATTACKS
Punches
Kicks
Grabs – Front and Back
Wrist Locks
Chokes – Lying and Standing position

16. DEFENCE AGAINST ARMED ATTACKER
Baton
Knife Attack
Pistol

17. Using objects/implements for self-defence
Using a pen – the most effective weapon
Using a bunch of keys – keep them handy!
Using a comb
Consider carrying pepper spray when travelling to risky areas or at odd timings

18. Vulnerable parts of an attacker’s body
If you need to, use physical aggression to get out of an unsafe situation.
Aim your strikes for the face or groin – most effective
Eyes – insert pen, keys, fingernails
Ears – insert pen or keys
Jaw – strike with palm, elbow
Toes – stamp with your heels
Remember – use your strong points against the attacker’s vulnerable points!

19. Thank You