We must be in work and at risk, or else risk our jobs
A week after non-essential shops opened, a report shows that most employers are failing to do enough to help staff feel safe. read more…
Category: Manufacturing
In an emergency during lockdown, who makes the best keyholder? Professional Security Guard or member of staff?
It seems like the ideal solution. You need an authorised keyholder in case your alarm goes off. So you ask a member of staff who lives nearby to do it. If the alarm is activated, there is someone within easy reach of the premises. S/he can take the call from your monitoring station. Then go and check everything is OK.
But is it still such a good idea, especially during the lockdown? read more…
Do You Know If Your Empty Premises Meet Police Security Recommendations?
We live in uncertain times. But nothing changes for thieves, vandals and arsonists. The current lockdown means that many commercial buildings will be empty for an extended period of time. Have you done everything you can to ensure that your property is secure enough? A report from the Metropolitan Police Business Crime Hub gives some recommendations on how to protect your premises.
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Why Your Factory Needs A Security System
Speak to any engineer or manufacturer and they will tell you that their biggest security problems are:
1. the theft of metal/parts for scrap – usually from an outside yard; and
2. “accidents” in the factory – meaning a lot of factories have inside cameras to make sure staff are keeping to Health and Safety rules and record any incidents.
I can see you nodding in agreement.
But there’s a third issue that is not at the forefront of your mind – although when it happens, it cuts right through to your bottom line.
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