Mitigating Risks in Dangerous Industries and Trouble Hotspots with Richard Reid

Protect Lives, Build Resilience, Recover Stronger

In industries where high risk is the norm—whether in private security, petrochemicals, mining, or aviation—protecting your teams, assets, and reputation demands more than routine planning. When disasters strike, your people endure trauma in critical incidents, or you need expertise beyond theory when operating in some of the most hazardous environments on earth. You need real-world experience. You need Richard Reid.
With decades of hands-on experience, Richard has provided proactive and reactive services to high-stakes, high-risk industries worldwide. Whether it is preventing crises or helping your teams recover after the unthinkable, we specialise in safeguarding the people and infrastructure that drive your operations.

Proactive Services:
Planning for the Risks You Can't Ignore

Our proven expertise helps your organisation stay one step ahead of potential disasters. We work closely with leadership and operational teams to identify vulnerabilities, develop strategies, and protect lives and assets.
Examples of Proactive Services:

Crisis Risk Consultancy

Comprehensive risk assessments identifying potential threats to business continuity and employee welfare.

Strategic Planning for High-Risk Environments

Tailored recommendations and protocols to minimise on-the-ground risks when operating in dangerous regions or industries.

Staff Training in Trauma Management

Programs designed to prepare leaders and employees to respond effectively to critical incidents, reducing long-term harm.

Psychological Safety Audits

Ensuring the mental well-being of personnel by establishing trauma-prevention frameworks.

Richard Reid’s years of consultancy have shaped the protective strategies of multinational petrochemical plants, security firms working in remote or volatile locations, and industries with significant exposure to occupational disasters.

Reactive Expertise: Recovery That Works

When disaster strikes, immediate, intelligent, and empathetic responses save lives and stabilise operations. Richard Reid has flown to some of the most challenging, far-flung environments to support teams during and after critical incidents.

Reactive Services Include:

Trauma Therapy Services: On-site and remote therapy for individuals, leadership, and teams impacted by life-changing incidents.

Post-Disaster Response: Assisting with the immediate recovery processes following accidents, natural disasters, or industrial incidents, focusing on emotional readiness and operational continuity.

Critical Incident Debrief Programs: Rapid deployment to high-stress situations to process trauma and stress effectively while ensuring personnel are ready for safe redeployment.

Conflict Environment Support: Unique expertise in supporting teams deployed to war-torn or unstable regions with mental health services and operational resilience.

Global Reach:
Expertise in Action, Anywhere in the World

Richard Reid does not just work from boardrooms—he has built a reputation for being on the ground wherever and whenever needed. From disaster recovery zones to conflict zones, he brings unparalleled expertise to the most extreme conditions.
Here are just a few of the ways Richard has helped clients navigate their most challenging moments:

Supporting Emergency Responders After a Security Breach in Lagos, Nigeria

When an armed attack left a team traumatised, Richard provided on-site trauma therapy. He facilitated a re-entry plan, ensuring the workforce was mentally ready to resume operations.

Post-Explosion Recovery in South America

After a devastating explosion at a petrochemical facility, Richard flew to the site within 48 hours, delivering critical incident debriefs for staff and leadership while managing the psychological impact on local communities.

Mitigating Risks in High-Conflict Mining Regions in Africa

Richard worked with mining executives in volatile political environments, helping them develop strategies to ensure worker safety and operational resilience.

Aviation Catastrophe Response in Southeast Asia

When a tragic airline crash left survivors and crew in deep trauma, Richard was part of a specialised recovery team that provided therapy, grief counselling, and organisational debriefing to minimise the long-term impact on employees.

Why Choose Richard Reid

Proven Track Record in Extreme Environments: With experience working in some of the most demanding locations worldwide, Richard is prepared for the challenges your industry faces.

Integrated Approach: By combining consultancy and therapy services, we ensure your organisation is safeguarded at every level—before, during, and after critical incidents.

Empathy-Driven Methodology: We understand that people are your priority. Our work ensures employees receive the supportive care they need to recover and thrive.

Let Us Build a Resilient Future Together

In unpredictable, high-risk industries, the right expertise can distinguish between a catastrophic outcome and an organisation that emerges stronger, more resilient, and ready to take on the challenges ahead.
Contact Richard Reid today to safeguard your teams, protect your operations, and prepare for the future.

Let Richard Reid help you protect what matters most—anywhere in the world.