Security & Hardware
26 | AUGUST 2018
Security & Hardware
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AVOCET URGES HOME OWNERS TO # STAYSUMMERSECURE WITH SOCIAL MEDIA SECURITY CAMPAIGN
Avocet Hardware , which produces the most secure Euro cylinder lock on the market , will be advising homeowners to # be- ABSsafe through the school summer holidays with its # StaySummerSecure campaign .
Launched today ( July 23rd , 2018 ), the seven-week social media campaign has been developed in response to the significant increase in domestic burglaries and outdoor thefts that occur every summer .
Statistics show
• A 10 % increase in burglaries every summer
• A 40 % increase in outdoor thefts Meanwhile , a recent Office for National Statistics crime survey for England and Wales reported that 92 % of all domestic burglary in a dwelling is committed through the front or back door ; 52 % and 40 % respectively .
Derrick Purvis , marketing manager of Avocet Hardware said : “ The school holidays are a busy time for burglars as many houses are left empty when people head off for a getaway . Throw in the light nights and warmer weather and it ’ s no wonder there ’ s an increase in break-ins .”
For further information and updates on # StaySummerSecure # beABSsecure visit https :// www . facebook . com / abs . secure . www . avocet-hardware . co . uk
ERA ACHIEVES INVESTORS IN PEOPLE GOLD ACCREDITATION
Home security experts , ERA , has achieved the prestigious Investors in People Gold accreditation , reflecting the company ’ s commitment to its team .
The Investors in People standard , which ERA first achieved in 2014 , measures how well an organisation meets three key criteria , namely leading , supporting and improving , through a performance model of progression . ERA ’ s Gold accreditation indicates even higher performance in people management , which is bench-marked against global industry practice .
Nicky Purba , Human Resources director at ERA explained , ‘ We have worked hard to ensure that ERA ’ s core values are embedded throughout the entire business and inform every decision we make .
‘ We lead by example and actively encourage open communication via regular staff meetings with elected departmental representatives and senior management . This has enabled us to empower our team to make decisions and to act upon them with confidence .
‘ In addition , we can see a direct correlation to business performance and Investors in People . It has enabled us to recruit high calibre personnel which has in turn improved our productivity .
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ACTION TO ADDRESS RECENT FIRE DOOR ISSUES
Fire doors from five suppliers have now been identified as failing to meet requisite fire performance standard following an on-going investigation by the Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government ( MHCLG ).
This highlights broader potential failings within the industry and the Government is taking immediate action to address this .
MHCLG began investigating the fire door industry after it was found that a glazed , composite fire door from Grenfell Tower manufactured by Manse Masterdor failed a 30-minute fire resistance test after approximately 15 minutes . Issues were subsequently identified with doors produced by Masterdor Limited ( the successor business to Manse
Masterdor ). Investigations have continued and in the last few days doors from 3 additional manufacturers have failed fire resistance testing when tested on both sides .
MHCLG is writing to all building control bodies highlighting the need to check that existing building regulations guidance on new fire door installations is followed . The guidance sets out the tests which should be performed – including testing doors on both sides – to meet building regulations requirements . The Secretary of State for Communities has instructed major fire door suppliers to meet this week and agree a clear plan of action to tackle the failings which have been identified , with weekly reports on progress .
The government ’ s Independent Expert Panel and the National Fire Chiefs Council have advised that the additional risk to public safety is low , as even when not meeting full resistance standards fire doors will provide some protection from the spread of fire and are part of layered fire protection systems within buildings .