Securing the Outdoor Construction Site: Strategy, Prevention, and Mitigation offers a holistic view of security planning for vulnerable capital projects, providing the strategic and tactical plans needed to protect large areas with a minimum investment in personnel and equipment. This book is a one-stop reference that provides effective security strategies, methods, and tactics to mitigate the theft of equipment and how to avoid these incidents altogether. In addition, the book outlines th...

THE MEAT AND POTATOES OF TRUCKING THE TRUTH ABOUT: TRAINING SCHOOLS COMPANY DRIVER LEASE-OPERATOR OWNER-OPERATOR SAFETY ISSUES UNDERSTANDING LOGBOOKS PAY AND CONDITIONS FATIGUE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS DRIVER RETENTION PROBLEM Why is there a continuing ongoing shortage of 80,000 OVER THE ROAD truck drivers??? THIS BOOK SHOULD BE READ BY ANYONE INTERESTED IN OVER THE ROAD TRUCKING AS A CAREER. IT SHOULD ALSO BE OF INTEREST TO ANYONE WHO HAS EVER DRIVEN A TRUCK OR IS PRESENTLY DRIVING A TRUCK, A...

It was Big Oil's nightmare moment, and the dominoes began falling years before the well was drilled.Two decades ago, British Petroleum, a venerable and storied corporation, was running out of oil reserves. Along came a new CEO of vision and vast ambition, John Browne, who pulled off one of the greatest corporate turnarounds in history.BP bought one company after another and then relentlessly fired employees and cut costs. It skipped safety procedures, pumpe...

In today’s ultracompetitive job market, your resume needs the right edge to stand out among a sea of applicants. Using powerful words when crafting your resume can mean the difference between getting the interview and getting left out.Resume Buzz Words offers hundreds of words and phrases that help you rise above the pack and land the hottest jobs. This compact volume offers you:-Buzz words in every career category-from Education and Computers to Real Estate and Ret...

How the best companies prepare for and manage modern vulnerabilities—from cybersecurity risks to climate change: new tools, processes and organizations for developing corporate resilience.A catastrophic earthquake is followed by a tsunami that inundates the coastline, and around the globe manufacturing comes to a standstill. State-of-the-art passenger jets are grounded because of a malfunctioning part. A strike halts shipments through a major port. A new digital de...

If youre a professional in the loss prevention field and want a long career, then this guidebook is for you. For almost two decades, Herman Otis Laskey Jr. has been saving companies time and money. In this guide, Laskey offers anecdotes and methods for loss prevention, includingdetailed case studies about how hes uncovered internal and external thefts; issues that all retail businesses must focus on to reduce losses; ways to deter employees and customers from stealing; tips on cutt...

A textbook/training manual for law enforcement and community leaders. Stolen vehicles and stolen lives are abound in this dark and dangerous underground that has taken over our highways and streets, all in the name of fun!...Stolen vehicles and stolen lives are abound in this dark and dangerous underground that has taken over our highways and streets, all in the name of fun!A fact filled assault on illegal street racing, drifting, stunting, and even car shows; often inundat...

Regulatory risk, whistleblowing, cyber attacks, supply chain threats, and more—the essential guide to dealing with corporate ArmageddonEssential reading for CEOs, directors, and senior managers, as well as business academics and investors, this is a topical and in-depth analysis of possible strategic responses to unexpected disasters that could be potentially fatal for companies. The headlines are full of stories of corporate disaster and scandal, and the kneejerk ...

The book emerged out of the experience of a veteran police officer, turned security manager. It is a simple, easy-to-read security guide for families that is not aimed at selling expensive security systems. It covers everyday topics that will help families be safer in their neighborhoods and the book contains helpful ideas that people can implement without spending money. My book fills a niche that seems unexplored by many in the security industry as it covers everyday topics such as inexp...

There is a critical connection between maintenance and risk management. Maintaining a property in good condition is the first step towards managing risk associated with real estate management. In fact, a good maintenance program minimizes unexpected expenses and ensures the safety of tenants and staff, while attracting and retaining tenants. Maintenance and Risk Management for the Real Estate Manager can help you develop a first-rate, proactive, and sustainable property maintenanc...

Crisis, Resilience and Survival charts the evolution of the global automotive industry, revealing the pressures and challenges facing firms in this huge but turbulent realm of business. Long-term overcapacity and swings of the economic cycle mean that many car companies are in financially perilous positions. Yet failures of auto companies are rare, and many have bounced back from the brink. Using the concept of the 'survival envelope', Holweg and Oliver argue that the ability to design, de...

The success of A&E’s hit series Deadliest Catch” and Discovery Channel’s new reality show, The World’s Toughest Jobs” prove that Americans are fascinated with danger and the people who make it their livelihood. Here readers will find all the harrying details on dozens of the riskiest jobs on earth. Ever thought about becoming a bounty hunter? Wondered how much bullfighters make? Considered training lions or jumping out of helicopters into forest fires for some extra cash? Did you know tr...