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their vulnerability to threats. Unfamiliar environments can heighten
the risk of security threats, emphasising the need for robust
personal security measures.”

International SOS offers guidelines for organisations and their
workforce to stay healthy and safe whilst travelling fromthe
Middle East region this summer:
1. Pre-Travel Health Check-Up: Encourage employees to
schedule a pre-travel consultation with a healthcare
professional. This allows for necessary vaccinations, review of
existing health conditions, and guidance on travel-specific
health risks.
2. Destination Research: Advise employees to research their
destination thoroughly. This includes understanding local
weather patterns, potential health risks, cultural norms, and
security concerns. International SOS offers a suite of travel
advisory resources for various destinations worldwide.
3. Plan ahead and choose safe accommodation: When
selecting a place to stay, use credible booking sites, pick the
location carefully and consider checking reviews from other
travellers.
4. Highlight the importance of understanding traveller
targeted risks: International visitors can be common targets
for pickpocketing and scams. Provide basic travel safety
training to travelling employees.
5. Encourage employees to take precautions to prevent
heatstroke: Promote sun protection practices and remind
travellers of the importance of hydration.
6. Inform employees of food safety risks whilst
travelling: Food poisoning peaks during the summer months
due to warmer temperatures. Advise travellers to exercise
caution with unfamiliar food and water sources. Bottled water
and thoroughly cooked meals are generally safer options.

About the International SOS Group of Companies

The International SOS Group of Companies is in the business of
saving lives and protecting your global workforce from health and
security threats. Wherever you are, we deliver customised health,
security risk management and wellbeing solutions to fuel your
growth and productivity. In the event of extreme weather, an
epidemic or a security incident, we provide an immediate response
providing peace of mind. Our innovative technology and medical
and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time,
actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We help
protect your people, and your organisation’s reputation, as well as
support your compliance reporting needs. By partnering with us,
organisations can fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities, while
empowering business resilience, continuity, and sustainability.

Founded in 1985, the International SOS Group, headquartered in
London & Singapore, is trusted by over 9,000 organisations. This
includes the majority of the Fortune Global 500. As well as mid-
size enterprises, governments, educational institutions, and NGOs.
Nearly 12,000 multi-cultural security, medical, logistics and digital
experts stand with you to provide support & assistance from over
1,200 locations in 90 countries, 24/7, 365 days. Between them,
International SOS employees speak nearly 100 languages and
dialects in our Assistance Centres, Clinics, and offices.

To protect your workforce, we are at your
fingertips: www.internationalsos.com

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