Welcome to Maybo's seventeenth e-newsletter.

Maybo, the UK’s leading specialist in conflict management, is introducing on-line violence risk management resources.

Bill Fox, Maybo's chairman says: "There is increasing interest from employers keen to develop their own resources and delivery capability.
Maybo has responded by developing supported on-going training for in-house tutors and an on-line learning and resource centre."

News on standards...
NOS for managing work related violence up for review
The current National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Managing Work-related Violence have been in existence since 2001 and are due to expire in May 2007

News in healthcare…
Consultation opens for tougher action in healthcare abuse
Fines and red cards could be introduced for abusive people in hospitals

Stab vests issued to Essex paramedics
Essex ambulance crews will become the second service in Britain to be issued with stab vests.

News in utilities...
Water engineers 'feared attacks'
Seven Trent engineers refused to get out of their vans and mend a damaged hydrant for fear of attack.

News in justice…
Parking regs need to be more rational
A select committee of MPs recommends more sense in parking regulations - which should reduce violence risk for parking attendants.

Proposals for less confrontation for parking attendants
Dept of Transport announces proposals for friendlier parking regulations

If you have any questions about any of these items or any other conflict management issue please phone Maybo on 01580 881291. Also we would appreciate feedback on our newsletters, email tamara

Regards,
The Maybo Team.
www.maybo.com

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