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Welcome to the latest issue of GB Security Watch, your update on what’s happening in the security sector and how to ensure your security systems are performing at their best.
In this issue, we hear from expert Neil Jackson about how technology developed by the Israeli government is revolutionising commercial security. Also high on this issue’s agenda is how companies need to face up to their mandatory responsibilities under the Fire Safety Order. |
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VADS the one…
An ‘intelligent cctv’ system developed by the Israeli government is set to revolutionise remote monitoring in commercial applications, according to security experts.
Video Analytical Detection Systems – or VADS for short – work in conjunction with a cctv camera and can be programmed to recognise certain activities within a setting.
So if you’ve ever wished you could stop that bush tripping your alarm
every time the wind blows, or wondered how to stop thieves using a lorry mounted crane on that dark section of the perimeter,
this is the intelligent development. Read more
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“It has the potential to significantly increase the return on investment for cctv cameras”
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Don’t take a risk on the Fire Safety Order
Experts are warning employers to check they are up to date with their fire regulation responsibilities following the news of a £300,000 fine for one company which failed to do proper risk assessments. The emphasis is on risk reduction and fire prevention, so detailed fire risk assessments must be undertaken by companies to identify potential hazards. Read more
“Employers must face up to their responsibilities - the problem is that it requires expert knowledge” |
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“As well as improving site security, it’s notching up a 60% annual saving” |
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Long term partners make for happy relationships…
When security guard Jim Macfadyen retired this year, he’d clocked up ten years with GB Security Group. More unusually he’d spent the whole time on site for just one customer –Bifrangi in Lincoln, where GB Security Group has provided cover since 1999.
It’s a long term relationship all round, but things haven’t stood still at the Bifrangi site over the past decade. As well as manned guarding, a recent security review by GBSG resulted in a completely integrated solution for the 20 acre site, which is helping to cut theft, reduce costs and bring in working efficiencies. Read more |
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Double garland with ARC Gold and ISO 9001
GB Security Group’s monitoring station has maintained its high standing by securing a successful assessment review from the NSI under the ARC Gold standard and also securing ISO 9001 at the same time. Read more
Customers benefit from the wide recognition by police and insurance companies” |
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Neil reviews the BS 8418 standard
The BS 8418 standard was introduced in 2003 to improve the quality and reliability of detection monitored cctv.
Six years on, the standard is being reviewed and Neil Jackson, director of cctv and access control at GB Security Group is one of the industry experts on the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) review panel. Read more
“Confirmed external detection system can prevent intruders getting in at all” |
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Jason raises the bar on service
GB Security Group engineer Jason Wright is helping to raise the bar on customer service standards in his new role. Read more
“The aim is the absolute highest standard, by introducing further self-inspection” |
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Maintenance reports direct to your inbox
Every GB Security Group maintenance report is now delivered electronically – helping to cut paper waste and speeding up reporting for customers. Read more
“With this change, everyone should profit” |
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