I’ve been asked a lot today for my take on the delay with the ERO due to the court case taken by 3 security companies, so here it is. This ERO will go through. I’ve no doubt about it because there are so many bodies across the industry that want it. Many of the better providers have already increased their …
They’re trying to steal our jobs
This week I have seen 3 job advertisements and one request for tender related to the security industry which made my blood boil. My problem wasn’t the fact that the jobs were advertised or even the places where they were. My problem was the job description. They want a security/ some other random position for next to no money this …
The Role of the PSA
The role of the regulator in the private security industry
Getting injured at work
The prospect of getting injured at work is a reality for many in the security industry. I get at least 1 query a week from security staff who have been hurt while at work. Many will immediately think of assaults but the reality is that these are only a portion of the injuries suffered. Many are injured in manual handling …
Searching Part 2
Effective search procedures This week follows on from last weeks article on the safety and legal aspects of searching. In this second part we are going to talk about the more practical aspects of searching. Last week was really well received and the accompanying documents that I offered to people have been requested in 4 countries so far. Its great …