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Article: Houdini had it easy.(Editor's Note)(Editorial)
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- Security Management
- Article date:
- October 1, 2003
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Harry Houdini, the great escape artist of the early 20th century, amazed audiences the world over with his ability to get out of any place or space, no matter the barriers. His feats were impressive, but they pale in comparison to the challenge of getting hundreds or thousands of people quickly and safely out of a building during a crisis.
Businesses must develop their own amazing escape routines and train employees to perform them under pressure whenever events demand an emergency evacuation. In this month's cover story, "Taking the Easy Way Out," Lawrence Mark Cohen looks at how UK, companies stage this Houdini-like action. Among the issues addressed are ...