Safety

Due to multiple threat possibilities (e.g. natural phenomena, increasing dependencies on information technology, international terrorism, blackouts, pandemics, etc.), emergency drills are an important tool to prepare a company/organization for such scenarios. Only those who are prepared and feel prepared can handle an emergency adequately and in a timely manner. If this is not the case, emergencies can develop into crises or even disasters for one's own company/organization or even for other stakeholders. This article is intended to shed a little light on the complex topic of emergency drills, emphasizing the importance and problem areas of such drills by highlighting some aspects. Thus, there is by no means any claim to completeness. Importance of emergency drills As mentioned earlier, we are all virtually at the mercy of a variety of threats that can result in physical or financial damage or damage to reputation. These threat opportunities are difficult for [...]