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If you want to have a safe and secure property you will need to regularly conduct security audits to ensure your processes are effective. Your security needs will continually change and grow, therefore maintenance and checks are essential. Your audit does not need to be complicated, therefore we have created this example of the types of questions you should ask yourself.
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You have taken the step of choosing a CCTV system for your property, but do you know which will work best for you? We have written this blog to explain which types are available and which are best suited for your building. The importance of surveillance is second to none, but installing a system which is not effective for your needs will be a waste of time, energy and money.
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For some businesses, security is important but optional, but for others, it is simply a necessity. Often, pro-activeness with a security plan only occurs once a break-in has occurred, but any responsible corporate business will have appropriate security processes in place to prevent criminals in the first place. Factors such as the nature of the business, property location or ability to be targeted by criminals should be acknowledged and used to create and implement an effective security strategy.
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Did you know the chances of contracting food poisoning increases during the summer months? The answer is simple, the heat! Bacteria and germs love warm temperatures and will multiply at a quicker rate when in a warm environment. Do not let your employees be affected by the summer bug by adopting our techniques to avoid food poisoning in your office and canteen.
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Did you know money has been found to contain multiple deadly germs? Regardless of whether it is notes, coins or bank cards, all have the ability to severely affect someone's health. Although the popularity of cards is rising, the threat of contaminated money is still very high. There are a variety of jobs where physically handling cash is required, however, it is banks that are perhaps the most at risk. The best way to contain the spread of harmful bacteria is to regularly wash or sanitise your hands. The main way for germs to transfer is through touch, therefore the importance of properly cleaning your hands is essential. Once money has been touched, the same hands will often touch other surfaces before reaching for hand soap and warm water. It is vital that banks implement an intense and regular cleaning schedule to stop dangerous diseases from spreading further than necessary. Pay particular attention to surfaces where hands would be used before washing hands e.g. door handles, keyboard, mouse, tap handles, soap dispenser pump, hand dryer button etc.
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Although the percentage of bank robberies has decreased by 90%, it does not mean your bank cannot be targeted by criminals. You should always ensure you have the appropriate and effective security measures in place to ensure your property and employees are safe. This includes regular reviews to ensure the current methods are effective or could use refining. As well as threats of robbery, violence within banks remains high due to dealing with members of the public and being in a stressful environment. Because of this, bank security has never been more important to keep damage to a minimum. Static guard - With violence being very common, you will need to provide the appropriate training to employees as well as have a trained professional on hand to prevent and protect individuals. Violence can easily accelerate into dangerous situations, taking a minor dispute to the risk of life, therefore, a trained guard will mean violence is contained. Access control - By having access control measurements in place, you are able to reduce access to only those who require it. With the risk of theft or brutality, limiting entry minimises the risk of either occurring. For example, a personal key card or pin could be highly effective at preventing entry but also to solve a crime if one does occur. It will be easier to pinpoint whose method of entry was used, providing more evidence to locate who forcibly entered. CCTV - Perhaps one of the most important parts of security, CCTV combines the ability to prevent and solve a crime as it displays evidence of what exactly was happening at that time. Criminals are more likely not to participate in a crime if there is a chance to be caught, therefore the cameras themselves and the accompanying signs will deter individuals. In collaboration with the other techniques, your bank will be as safe as it can be. Alarms - Security measures during the day are important, at night maybe even more paramount as the building will have minimal staff on the property. Employees have the ability to be witnesses, therefore criminals are more likely to strike if there is no possibility of anyone witnessing the crime. Alarms can be installed so that if any movement is detected a sound, and sometimes light, will be produced to ward off the offender and trigger the designated response team. Quick response is vital to prevent and catch criminals, therefore a trained responsive professional will mean the difference to damage/theft of your bank. Mobile patrols - Another method which is particularly suitable for night time (whilst still effective during the day) is mobile patrols. There are always places in which people could exploit, therefore mobile patrols minimise this risk as a patrolling security guard will be on the lookout for any suspicious behaviour. WINNS Services has been established for over two decades providing security services to clients. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and working with clients to offer the best solution to their queries. If you are wondering whether you would benefit from other security measures, call us on 01702 719100 or email us at info@winnsservices.co.uk
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