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Outka-Perkins, Lisa . 2012. Keeping Frontliners Safe and Secure. 1267 2D01. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program.

The training program raises frontliners' awareness to the hazards and dangers they may face while working in Forest Service front offices and helps them protect their personal safety. This program was built from the knowledge and skills of experienced frontliners.

Information is presented using Adobe's Flash software to combine film and text. There are four parts:

  • Securing the Front Office
  • Dealing with Upset and Angry Visitors
  • Safely Collecting Money
  • Dealing with Bomb and Anthrax Threats

Keywords: awareness, dangers, fees, hazards, money, offices, personal safety, public, safety at work, threats, training, violence, visitors, work places, workplaces