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Understanding ISO 31030 and its Impact on Travel Risk Mitigation

With organisations considering how business travel can be done safely, ISO guidance provides vital information necessary to protect a global workforce. ISO 31030:2021, provides a structured approach to the development, implementation, evaluation and review of a Travel Risk Management policy and programme, as well as an assessment and treatment of travel risks. These range from events such as a road accident, or a health incident, through to disease outbreaks, epidemics, natural disasters, as well as conflict, crime, security, health (including mental health) of travellers, and can adversely affect the outcome of their travel objectives.
By promoting a culture where travel-related risk is taken seriously, resourced adequately, and managed effectively, the standard aims to garner recognised and realised benefits such as:
For almost 40 years, International SOS has been at the core of supporting organisations' Travel Risk Management plans. Our health and security experts are on hand to guide your organisation in understanding the standards' core components, assessing the risks impacting your workforce and then integrating these into your existing Travel Risk Management plans to ensure compliance.
To help you evaluate your current approach to Travel Risk Management, our team of security and health experts has developed a quick, no-cost assessment. In just five minutes, you will receive a personalized report that you can share directly with your leadership team. Your tailored report includes:

To learn how to adapt your travel policies and procedures to encompass the ISO 31030 standard, the International SOS Foundation has developed a CPD-accredited training course, entitled, Building a Travel Risk Management (TRM) Program in an Evolving Risk Landscape.
This two-day course, led by our health and security experts, will equip stakeholders with the practical tools necessary to develop or update their policies to address the most pertinent health and security risks impacting their workforce.

There are many benefits associated with ISO 31030. Like all ISO frameworks, the highest standards are set, and when adhered to deliver long term stability.
Your travel risk management policies are vital in upholding the Duty of Care responsibilities to your employees. Not meeting the ISO 31030 standard can be detrimental to organizations reliant on business travel.