Definition of Prevention
Prevention refers to proactive steps, actions or measures taken to stop potential problems, risks, or threats before they happen.
- Proactive steps to avoid accidents, minimize exposure to hazards, and comply with safety regulations.
- Using technologies to avoid or detect sources of problems
Types of Prevention Processes
- Regular Maintenance: Routine checks and repairs to keep equipment and systems running smoothly.
- Employee Training: Educating staff on safety protocols and best practices.
- Access Management: Controlling who can access certain areas or information.
- Regular Status Reviews: Periodic assessments to ensure everything is functioning correctly.
Types of Prevention Technologies
- Monitoring Technologies: Tools to continuously observe and report on system performance.
- Backup Technologies: Solutions to create copies of data to prevent loss in case of failures.
Examples of Prevention Actions
Cybersecurity and Data Protection
- Using firewalls, antivirus software, and keeping systems updated to block malware or hackers.
- Using Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools to stop sensitive data leaks.
- Regularly backing up critical business data to avoid loss in case of hardware failure or ransomware.
- Regular IT Asset maintenance and renewal to avoid failure
- Educating staff about phishing scams to prevent security breaches.
Human Resource Management
- Training of employees, increasing experience and competencies
- Screening new employees
- Following best practices in Onboarding & Offboarding
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
- Providing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as helmets, gloves, and goggles.
- Training of employees, increasing experience and competencies in health and safety practices and using PPEs
- Following best practices in OHS
- Maintaining equipment to prevent unexpected breakdowns.
Jak pomůže Aptien s prevencí
Asset Management
- Preventive Maintenance and Inspections: Scheduling and automating preventive maintenance tasks, Regular Maintenance ensuring the longevity of assets.
- Alerts and Notifications: Customizable alerts for maintenance, warranty expirations, inspections, and more.
- Preventive Processes Automation: Use preventive activity plans to streamline asset operations and maintenance.
IT Asset Management
- Patch Management: Ensuring all IT equipment and systems are updated properly to prevent failures.
- Data Backup and Recovery: Ensure data is regularly backed up and can be quickly restored in case of failures.
- Central Asset Repository: A centralized database for all IT assets, including maintenance planning and documentation.
HR and Employee Management
- Employee Training Tracking and Reminders: Educating staff, Alerts and Notifications for regular training and more.
GRC management
- Risk Management: Managing potential risks and vulnerabilities within the organization.
- Measures Management: Implement measures, collaborate across the responsible teams
These features help businesses streamline their asset management processes, reduce downtime, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.