Posts Tagged ‘situational awareness’
Situational Awareness Series: Developing Skills
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been focusing on situational awareness, an important topic whether we’re thinking about it in our day-to-day lives. First, we discussed the OODA Loop and how we can work the loop faster. Then we covered the different levels of awareness using the color coding system. Most recently, we talked about…
Read MoreSituational Awareness Series: Reading the Signs
A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the Cooper Color Code System which gives us a common language to describe levels of situational awareness. We also talked about the OODA Loop some time back and how it helps us process situations and how to decrease our response time. This time we’re going to discuss…
Read MoreSituational Awareness Series: The Cooper Color Code for Awareness
Staying aware of your surroundings is vital for personal safety. The Cooper Color Code, created by Jeff Cooper, provides a simple way to gauge and improve your situational awareness. This system uses colors to describe different levels of alertness and readiness. Let’s take a look at the code and how you can apply the Cooper…
Read MoreYour Personal Safety While Exercising
Maintaining an active lifestyle is essential for both physical and mental well-being. Whether you prefer jogging through scenic trails or hitting the gym for a workout session, incorporating fitness activities into your routine has numerous benefits. However, when exercising alone or in public spaces, it’s crucial to prioritize safety to ensure a positive and enjoyable…
Read More5 Essential Skills for Church Safety Teams
Creating a worship environment that feels both safe and welcoming environment requires preparation. It doesn’t just happen by itself. For church safety teams, certain capabilities are important, not only for preventing and responding to incidents but also for fostering a community of care and vigilance. Let’s look at 5 essential skills for church safety team…
Read MoreTeaching Children the Power of Situational Awareness
As parents, one of our primary responsibilities is to equip our children with the skills and knowledge they need to navigate the world safely. Situational awareness is an important aspect of this preparation. It enables children to recognize potential risks, make informed decisions, and respond effectively to various situations. By instilling a sense of awareness…
Read MoreI Was Fooling Myself About Situational Awareness
I like to think I’m a fairly observant person. Most of the time I am intentional about trying to stay aware of my surroundings. I study the topic of situational awareness, teach about it, and have even written some articles about it. Even when I’m using my smartphone in a public area, I am intentional about using…
Read MoreSharp Women: A Must-Read for Women (and Men)
We are big proponents of situational awareness at Better Protectors. It should be a part of everyone’s daily practice. Getting training and putting it to use is a “best practice”. Getting that training can be through life experience, in a classroom setting, or sometimes by reading. There are some good books on the subject, including…
Read MoreThe OODA Loop: Your Secret Weapon for Personal Safety
Personal safety is something we should all prioritize. We all want to keep ourselves and our families safe and the OODA Loop is something that can help with that. Understanding and using the OODA loop can be a great tool in your personal safety toolbox. What is the OODA Loop? Okay, let’s start with the…
Read MoreSituational Awareness for Workplace Safety
What is situational awareness and how does it fit into workplace safety? The American Psychological Association defines situation awareness as: “conscious knowledge of the immediate environment and the events that are occurring in it. Situation awareness involves perception of the elements in the environment, comprehension of what they mean and how they relate to one…
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