The global IT outage caused by the Crowdstrike security update caused havoc for travel, healthcare, transport and many other businesses of all sizes during July, and it made us think about the implications of worldwide (and more local) outages on critical infrastructure. Power cuts could be a consequence of IT outages and of cyber-attacks, and… Read more »
Vehicle Crime – Trends And Prevention
We know that vehicle crime in the West Midlands is experiencing a downward trend thanks to a special focus on chop shops and the organised gangs who run them, but the rest of the country is experiencing a rise. In 2023, a car was stolen every 8 minutes in the UK, and there’s a definite… Read more »
Environmental Threat Protection
Detecting and preventing environment threats is an important concern for many business owners. Environmental monitoring at its most basic is a fire or smoke alarm system. Some of these detect the presence of smoke particles, while others detect temperature as well. This is so that the fire alarm isn’t constantly blaring in naturally dusty or… Read more »
Energy Efficient Lighting Solutions
With all of us dealing with the recent rise in energy costs, and more price hikes on the way in the autumn, we’re all looking at ways we can save a bit of energy where we can. As security specialists, we’re concerned that this might mean people turn off their motion sensitive outdoor lights, or… Read more »
Fire Protection For Rental Properties
If you’re the landlord of a holiday home or long-term residential letting property, you’ll naturally be concerned about the safety of your tenants and the integrity of your building. As it is standard for the owner to be responsible for the structure of the building, and a legal requirement to provide working smoke alarms and… Read more »
Burning The Candle
There’s no denying that a relaxing bath with some scented candles, or a romantic candlelit dinner for two are some of the small luxuries we can still treat ourselves to during lockdown. However, if you’re not careful, what starts out as a romantic night in can quickly turn into the fire brigade being called out… Read more »
I Have A Fire Officer – Who Else Needs To Know About Our Fire Safety?
Your fire safety obligations as a business owner need to be taken seriously. Any business with more than 5 employees must keep a written record of their fire safety risk assessments, the steps they need to take, proof that fire safety equipment has been inspected and maintained regularly and an evacuation plan for the building… Read more »
Invest In Access Control
In these uncertain times businesses face a lot of upheaval and new regulations in order to help stop the spread of coronavirus. The NHS contact tracing app is a form of access control, in that entry to a premise is contingent on providing contact details. This data is then used to know who was present… Read more »
Is A Dog As Good As A Burglar Alarm?
A dog can be a great deterrent against burglars; a sign warning visitors that there is a dog on the premises is one part of creating a visual deterrent, and the sound of a dog barking is an audible deterrent. A lot of people, including some burglars, are scared of big, barking dogs. If there’s… Read more »
How Safe Are Your Fire Doors?
How many fire doors do you have in your home? If you don’t know, don’t worry, you’re not alone. When we think of fire doors we think about commercial properties because that’s where most of us see fire doors, if we even think of them at all. It may surprise you to learn that fire… Read more »