TREB™ is designed as a simple, practical tool for both travelers and healthcare professionals to estimate travel-related risk and support safer trip planning.
Travel Health Risk Estimator for Business Travelers™ (TREB™)
TREB™ helps you quickly assess potential health risks when traveling abroad.
Please fill in the 6 fields below to estimate your travel health risk:
TREB stands for Travel Health Risk Estimator for Business Travelers.
2- Health Risk Score: < 40 = Low, 41–55 = Moderate, ≥ 56 = High.
TREB™ is a screening tool for guidance only and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Other Types of Travel Risks
Health preparation is essential — but it’s not the only part of safe travel. Accidents, natural hazards, and security issues can affect any trip, especially when you’re in unfamiliar environments.
Safety and Accident Risks
Many serious travel incidents are preventable. The most common risks are linked to transport, water activities, and outdoor exposure.
Common accident risks:
- Road traffic incidents: often the leading cause of serious injury for travelers. Use seatbelts, avoid night driving where possible, and learn local road rules.
- Drowning and water injuries: higher risk in unfamiliar beaches, strong currents, rip tides, and unguarded pools. Swim in supervised areas and avoid alcohol when swimming.
- Animal bites and stings: dogs/monkeys in cities and snakes/insects in rural areas can cause injury or infection. Keep distance, don’t feed wildlife, and consider rabies advice where relevant.
Natural hazards to plan for:
- Earthquakes: know basic safety steps (Drop–Cover–Hold) and identify safe exits and assembly points in your accommodation.
- Severe storms and hurricanes: check the season for your destination, and follow official local alerts if conditions change.
- Flooding: avoid driving through flood water and be cautious around fast-moving streams and drainage channels.
- Wildfires and smoke: watch local advisories, keep a mask if you have asthma/COPD, and know evacuation routes.
- Save emergency numbers and your embassy/consulate contact.
- Carry travel insurance details and a basic first-aid kit.
- Share your itinerary with someone you trust.
- Use reputable transport and avoid risky activities without proper supervision/equipment.
Security and Criminal Risks
Travelers can be targeted because they may look unfamiliar, distracted, or carry valuables. Most issues are avoidable with simple habits and situational awareness.
Common security risks:
- Pickpocketing: common in busy areas (markets, transport hubs). Keep valuables in a zipped inner pocket or money belt.
- Robbery: may involve threats or violence. Your safety comes first — don’t resist, and report the incident when safe.
- Scams: “too good to be true” deals, fake taxis/tours, or payment tricks. Use licensed services and verify prices before you commit.
- Assault: avoid isolated areas at night and trust your instincts; move to a well-lit public place if you feel unsafe.
- Sexual assault: can occur anywhere. Stay with trusted companions when possible, protect your drink, and seek medical help and support urgently if an incident occurs.
- Civil unrest and terrorism: risk varies by location. Monitor official travel advisories and avoid demonstrations.
- Carry only what you need each day; keep backup cards/documents separately.
- Use hotel safes when available; lock your phone and enable “Find my device”.
- Choose well-reviewed accommodation and transport; confirm routes/prices in advance.
- If something feels wrong, leave the situation early — that’s good travel judgment.
