security / safety Check and website prior to travel to ensure there are no research the county / specific restrictions - no member of staff/student permitted to travel to a area which they are visiting e.g. Specific terrorism/security country against advice from FCO. personal safety, areas to avoid, information from FCO to local customs, legislation, etc. Out of Hours: (24-hour security lodge) holds a cascade list of be included here senior staff within the University: (+44) 01772 892068. FCO: Personal attack alarms available from Security; Tailored Travel Briefings Ensure mobile phones will operate within the country being visited; available via for travel to higher risk counties Traveller to register with FCO Travellers should remain vigilant in all public places and take Any activities that are sensible precautions for personal safety and avoid public undertaken as an addition to gatherings and demonstrations, which have the potential to turn those outlined before the trip violent. begun must be risk assessed prior to commencement. Only take with you the cash you will need for the day and leave valuables in a hotel safe / safety deposit box.
security / safety Specific terrorism/security information from FCO to be included here Check and website prior to travel to ensure there are no restrictions - no member of staff/student permitted to travel to a country against advice from FCO. Out of Hours: (24-hour security lodge) holds a cascade list of senior staff within the University: (+44) 01772 892068. Personal attack alarms available from Security; Ensure mobile phones will operate within the country being visited; Traveller to register with FCO Travellers should remain vigilant in all public places and take sensible precautions for personal safety and avoid public gatherings and demonstrations, which have the potential to turn violent. Only take with you the cash you will need for the day and leave valuables in a hotel safe / safety deposit box. research the county / specific area which they are visiting e.g. personal safety, areas to avoid, local customs, legislation, etc. FCO: Tailored Travel Briefings available via for travel to higher risk counties Any activities that are undertaken as an addition to those outlined before the trip begun must be risk assessed prior to commencement.
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