Why Travel Safely?
Prevent travel barriers
Know what to do if problems arise
Support your company's business travel
Travel Safety Team
Corporate Environmental Health and Safety
Risk Management
Travel Services
Information Sources
Benchmarking
Frequent Travelers' Questionnaire
Internet Resources
Government Resources
State Department
CDC
Customs Service
ISOS
Travel and Occupational Health Clinics
Airlines
Hotels
Car Rental Agencies
Magazines and Newspapers
Trade Journals
Embassies, Legations, Consulates
Specific Areas of Concern
Air Transportation
Hotels
Ground Transportation
Theft
International Travel
Health and Medical
Emergencies
Aircraft
Pay attention to the safety demonstration
Know location of safety equipment
Count the number of rows to the exit
Keep seat belt fastened at all times
Hotels
Security precautions
Checking in
In the room
Leaving the hotel
Fire/Emergency
Rental Cars
Insurance
Safety Precautions
Proir to driving
While driving
When parking
Accident procedure
Theft
What do thieves want?
How to protect against losses
International Travel
Special Safety/Security Precautions
Travel advisory information
Currency exchange
Every destination has its own list of concerns, customs and controls
Pre-Travel
Medical Consultation
Keep vaccininations up to date
Consider personal medical needs
Fill out personal medical profile
Vaccinations
Childhood Vaccines
MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
TD - Tetanus, Diphtheria
eIPV - Polio
Additional: depending on specific location and duration of stay
Water
Water quality is a concern in areas with poor sanitation
The following are usually safe:
Treated water, bottled water, canned or bottled beverages, beverages made of boiled water (tea, coffee)
Emergencies
Some companies are members of the International SOS Access Program
ISOS provides emergency medical, personal and travel assistance when on business travel
One call is all it takes
Travel Advisory Information
Information on specific countries can be obtained from
State Department
International SOS Program
Your company's internal security