Keys to your premises are secured in a security case with its own unique seal and ID, and these numbers will be kept on the monitoring station escalation proceedure for safety reasons.
No key will ever have the corresponding address located with the key also they are regularly audited when the seal is broken to ascertain the reason for this.
The security case, when operational, will be secured in a safe in the mobile response vehicle. When non operational, it will be secured in a vault
room. This service can work in partnership with mobile patrols and emergency response giving you better peace of mind and security.
By having a professional security company responding to alarms and emergency call outs gives you the peace of mind that no matter what happens we will have the experience and professionalism to handle things quickly and efficiently. We come from a vastly experienced network of security professionals, it is this knowledge and understanding that you will benefit from.
5 Reasons why you should use a keyholding company
Insurance
More and more insurance companies are advocating the use of professional keyholding services to remove risk from personnel and as a stop-loss in emergencies.
Worker Risk
Employers must ask themselves whether it is reasonable to ask staff to attend alarm activations late at night or at the weekends. Is acting as a keyholder in their contracts? Have they been trained? Have you fully demonstrated that everything has been done to look after them at these vulnerable times and the relevant risk assessment been done by a licensed security assessor? Often it can be inconvenient and sometimes even dangerous. There are ever-changing Health & Safety Regulations covering lone workers, but fundamental policy is contained in The Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, 1999. These state that; ‘It is the employer’s duty to assess risks to lone workers and take steps to avoid or control risk where necessary.’ (Working Alone in Safety: HSE) The government has produced a leaflet on good practice for employers to consider for their lone workers, titled “WORKING ALONE IN SAFETY”. This can be viewed at www.hse.gov.uk and search for document INDG73.
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (CMA)
For more severe incidents, on the 6 April 2008, the CMA came into force throughout the UK. The new offence was created to provide a means of accountability for very serious management failings across an organisation. This is an opportunity for employers to think again about how risks are managed. The offence does not require organisations to comply with new regulatory standards, but organisations should ensure they are taking proper steps to meet current legal duties. The Act will mean that those who disregard the safety of others at work, with fatal consequences, are more vulnerable to very serious criminal charges. The new offence is intended to work in conjunction with other forms of accountability such as gross negligent manslaughter for individuals and other health and safety legislation. The full text of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 is available on the Office of Public Sector Information website: www.opsi.gov.uk.
Lock-ups
By providing an unlock / lock-up solution, we can give you peace of mind about the security and safety of your staff, as well as your premises and business contents. Clients include car showrooms, jeweler’s banks, shopping centers, shops, warehouses and schools.
Mobile Patrols
Belfry Security’s Keyholding Mobile Patrols are a cost-effective and visible deterrent when a full-time security is not practical. Each patrol contract is tailored to your requirements, from external patrols at random times to complete internal patrols, but always with the aim of creating the most visible deterrent to any would-be troublemakers or opportunists and ensuring peace of mind that all is secure. Our client’s properties include construction sites and scaffolding, libraries, schools, factories, warehouses, galleries, retail units, studios and offices. also we have warning signs erected to add to the visual deterrent and legally warn intruders of our presence.
Also at Belfry Security we have a software package that allows us to set up a geo-fence barrier on this system ( illustrated) which means that when ever a Belfry security vehicle enters the target location/ area ( your premises) the vehicle tracking system will always automatically send an email to any email address that has been requested by the client giving a detailed visit report illustrating the vehicle’s unique reg number the time the vehicle entered and the time it left, this then gives a real account to our clients when we visit how long we are on site and it is also a great tool for audits and evidence collating should there have been any incidents on location, above all our clients get the piece of mind that the service they are paying for is being correctly facilitated by our staff. And all these services from as little as £0.68p a day. based on key holding contract facility only prices are tailored to services required.
Talk to Belfry Security today, and protect your assets.
To see exactly how your business could benefit from Belfry Security’s services, email us at security@belfrygroup.co.uk. Alternatively Freephone 0800 917 1355 for an informal chat, or arrange a free, site security consultation. That way you get advice and ideas tailored to your situation, and the chance to discuss all your concerns with one of our advisors.
