How to prevent employee theft in UK businesses To prevent theft, UK businesses should use clear permissions, separate approvals, regular reconciliation and fair […]

Fire watch for UK businesses during alarm outages A guard walking the corridors does not, by itself, make a building safe when its fire alarm is offline. Fire watch arrangements for UK […]

Commercial break-in claim: the evidence insurers need A crime reference number records that a break-in was reported, but it doesn’t establish the value of the loss. For a […]

Body-worn video for UK security guards: business guide Issuing a camera does not establish a lawful recording system. A body-worn video security programme needs a defined purpose, […]

School security in the UK: visitors and site perimeters A locked gate and a visitor badge provide limited protection without clear decisions about admission, supervision and emergency […]

Does business insurance require security guards in the UK? Business insurance does not automatically require security guards in the UK. A requirement can arise from the insurer’s […]

Veterinary practice security: staff, medicines and premises Locked doors and security cameras can leave a veterinary practice exposed if nobody controls access, reviews records or […]

Site Vulnerability Assessment: A UK Guide to Physical and Cyber Checks A site vulnerability assessment is a structured review of where a location, physical or digital, can be breached, […]

Commercial premises security during refurbishment Keeping the existing alarm switched on is rarely enough for business premises undergoing refurbishment. Commercial […]

Construction site safety: protecting the public in the UK A fence around a building site does not, by itself, protect the people passing it. Construction site safety requires […]

Out of Hours Security: Options, Costs and How to Choose Out of hours security is the protection of a site between the time your people leave and the time they return: evenings, […]

How to prepare for protests outside your premises Closing the front door is not enough to protect your business when protests take place outside your premises. A […]

UK workplace lockdown plans: when to lock down Locking the front door does not make a workplace safe during every emergency. A workplace lockdown plan should explain when […]

How keyholding and alarm response work for businesses A monitored alarm does not, by itself, arrange attendance at business premises. Keyholding provides controlled access to […]

Tailgating prevention at UK workplace entrances A card reader cannot stop an unauthorised person following someone through an open door. Effective tailgating prevention […]

Cargo Theft Prevention: A Practical UK Guide for Operators Preventing cargo theft in the UK comes down to four things: where loads stop, how trailers and loading bays are secured, how […]

Power failure safety: what site teams should do Site teams should stop work, move clear of immediate danger and notify the site supervisor during a power outage. Waiting for […]

What does TUPE mean when changing security providers? In a TUPE security provider change, the incoming contractor can’t choose whether existing staff transfer. Where TUPE applies, […]

How to choose a security guard company for your business A low hourly rate and a smart uniform are not enough to choose a security guard company. The decision requires evidence of […]

Managing aggressive visitors at work in the UK Asking staff to remain calm when a visitor shows aggressive behaviour is an incomplete response. Staff need clear […]