Posted By Roy Dalby There are a number of issues to consider here 1) Where the person is going (check with home officer regarding any risks in that country) 2) Give innoculations advice / review if any health issues at location visiting e.g Bird Flu 3) Personal security - whilst at the airport / waiting and at location. You might consider a personal safety course. You need to do research on where the person is staying - try not to book hotels in high risk areas. Consider time of arrival e.g early hours of monring. Make sure you find out the time in that country Dress / appearance (draw attention to themselves Make use of hotel safe etc. Give recommended advice on safe areas to socialise 4) Traveling to and from locations. - Consider the use of taxis 5)Medical attentions: Assess the level of medical attention available at venues - Are your staff insured / do they need first aid kit 6)DVT when traveling on plane 7) Review lone working regarding communication - Should your emplyee contact your company on arrival at destination Should they contact your organisation at set intervals (time difference considered) Do they have phone that works in the countries visiting 8)Consider asking companies you are meeting to provide an escort / aid aware of safe areas and routes. 9) if hiring a vehicle does the person have a driving licence for that country 10) Review the laws for that country to establish if any are different to UK and make traveller aware.(particularily driving such as speed limits etc) 11) Provide details of contacts (phone address) in country going to such as Police Hospital British Embassy etc 12) make sure that the person is fully aware of cuurent security restrictions at airports they are using and that they have their passports, visa and other travel documents available 13) establsih if any customs that need to be observed in country visiting reducing any risk of offending people resulting in personel risk 14) Consider the weather at locations. What clothing needed / Sun tan oil etc. 15) Communication language - Can the person communicate with the local residents or do you need to provide a 'phrase dictionary'or something different

Posted By Mitch We always use this, http://www.fco.gov.uk/se...c=Page&cid=1007029390590 Mitch

Posted By Mitch Foreign Office Travel Advice by country, gives you updated news on local problems safety, health, weather etc,

Posted By Mitch Cannot help with that one, our guys always meet a customer/agent upon arrival. They have all been trained to carry out their own RAs upon arrival at site and prepare any SSoW that are required, they are also instructed that if they are not happy with arrangements/procedures, abort. I don't think you will get anything generic nor do I think it would be appropriate, different countries have vastly different cultures and customs so I would advocate specific guidance to suit each journey. Regards Mitch