Every time employees travel on company business, the employer is responsible for their safety. Not in a 'sit by my side and watch out for danger' way, but in a more preemptive, supervisory way. Andrea Tsakanikas, the President and Founder of CrewFacilities.com, asserts that it is a travel manager's job to think of all the possible problems that might arise and plan to deal with them. Admittedly, that might be a little tough for a single individual. However, CrewFacilites not only has the manpower to do so, but they also have years of experience in the sector, and they know a lot of the issues that come up since they've faced them tons of times. So here are a few safety tips from CrewFacilites you ought to pass on to your employees to ensure their trips go as safely and as smoothly as possible. Take Good Care of Your Passport. Losing your passport overseas is a little like reaching for your wallet to pay for groceries to find it gone. Only a lot worse. When you're traveling, plan as if you've lost your passport so you don't get caught off guard on the off chance it does happen. Acquaint yourself with all the passport agencies, and make sure you know where the closest U.S. Embassy is. Additionally, make sure you have a copy or two of your passport on your person. Adding an 'if found' note to your passport doesn't hurt either. Someone might find it and contact you before you have a panic attack. Don't Forget About Your Valuables Either. When you fly, you like to think that the airport is run by professionals who'll make sure all your valuables remain intact, but that isn't always the case. While there's nothing much you can do against kleptomaniac airport staff, there are a few steps you can take. For starters, don't put valuable or fragile items in your suitcase. Your laptop probably won't be able to handle being manhandled and squished by other luggage. A suitcase with a TSA approved three-way zipper-lock would be a fantastic choice for storing fragile luggage, but you could also opt for the overhead bin. And speaking of the overhead bin… Keep an Eye on Your Luggage. Remember, there's always going to be some bad apples among the crowd, and it's important you plan for that. After you put your stuff in the overhead bin, don't just put headphones on and space out. First, make sure you find a spot that's within your sight; you'll be able to see if anyone's overly interested in your luggage. Second, lay your bags down inside down and backward so that the zippers are way out of reach. After you land, head to baggage claim as soon as you can and get your bags before a lot of people show up. You'll be liable to lose them in all the ruckus, so get there ASAP. And there you have it. Expert tips from the travel management gurus at CrewFacilites that will keep your employees and their most valuable belongings safe during business trips. You can get a lot more than these tips if you hire CrewFacilities.com to take charge of all your travel affairs. Get in touch and learn how you can benefit when you put professionals in charge! Do you feel these tips aren't wide-ranging enough? CrewFacilites would love to analyze your specific circumstances and show you the best ways to plan for and eventually overcome any issues that might come up during your employees' travels.