What is prevention

Last updated: 2025-01-14
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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.
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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.

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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.