A good key holding company will provide immediate alarm response and will save you the hassle of having to respond to false alarms in the workplace. There may be two scenarios which trigger the alarm system.
- In case of false alarm which means wastage of time and resources.
- In case of an actual incidence of security breach in which case it is even difficult for you to respond as you cannot be sure how to handle such an incident.
According to the guidelines from HSE (Health and safety executive), and considering the current crime rate in Britain, it has become mandatory to hire a professional key holding and alarm response service for your business.It is necessary that small business have a monitored alarm system as well as two named key holders that are available to contact 24/7 in the event of intruder alarm activation. The key holder must be available and carry the premises keys 24/7.a key holder must know how to operate the mechanics of the alarm system. He or she should be able to respond immediately as well as have emergency contact details of the business owners in case of a serious incident. A UK constabulary advices the following for a key holder while attending business premises:
Important
Do not go without letting somebody know where you are
- Always approach from the front
- Avoid dark and vacant areas
- At least two people should attend avoid going all alone
- Do not go without a cell phone
- Carry a flashlight with you
- If there are any strange vehicles on the driveway or any unusual lights on, DO NOT APPROACH – RING THE POLICE ON 999
- If, on checking the premises, you discover that they are insecure, property appears to be haphazard and not in order
- DO NOT GO INSIDE – CALL THE POLICE ON 999.
- DO NOT TOUCH THE DOORS OR WINDOWS
- If the property appears to be in order then enter and check. Re-set the alarm (
- On leaving the premises make sure they are secure and inform the police if you were contacted by them to attend
- Having volunteered as a key holder you need to know the whereabouts of the business owner should they need to be contacted? If the property has been broken into or damaged, it will be your responsibility on behalf of the business for any temporary repairs
Key holders responsibilities are huge, and as such, businesses are choosing aspire security to make sure that these challenges are met by professionals and their corporate safety is not taken lightly.