Security vs Safety

Security covers all the human, material and organisational measures that can be put in place to deal with people acting in a malicious manner. Security is the ability to anticipate unexpected events through adequate protection, the use of video surveillance and biometrics, and by supporting staff within the company and when they travel. Unlike safety, security issues are always the result of people acting voluntarily. Safety, on the other hand, refers to all the human, organisational and practical resources brought together to deal with the technical, physical, environmental and other risks that can harm people and property. Examples of the risks involved: fire, accidents in the workplace, natural disasters, sabotage, crowd movements, burglary, theft, kidnapping, espionage, etc. Wrongly regarded as a cost centre, safety must now be seen as an asset for company growth. Working safely today also means gaining market share by reassuring customers and suppliers, and maintaining a corporate culture that cares about the well-being of its employees.

Whatever the size of the company, it is important to put in place the necessary resources to ensure the safety of employees, by taking preventive action both upstream and downstream. When you call on the Delva Consulting team, you are above all relying on its expertise, its knowledge of so-called risk zones and its local contacts. Our support is an important asset for the performance and efficiency of your safety, security and human resources departments.