Corps Security demonstrates the highest standards of lone worker protection with BS 8484 certification
6th October 2014 … Corps Security, the leading provider of specialist security services, has announced that its state-of-the-art Corps Monitoring Centre (CMC) has achieved BS 8484 certification, the leading standard for lone worker protection.
As the Code of Practice for the provision of lone worker device services, BS 8484 outlines the principles and operational procedures to be implemented by a remote monitoring centre, so that controllers can verify activation messages received from lone workers and assist response services when reacting to requests for assistance.
According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), there are between three to four million lone workers employed in the UK. Employers have a legal responsibility for the health, safety and welfare at work of all of their employees and it is their duty to assess risks to lone workers and, where necessary, equip them with alarm devices and access to services.
Speed of response can be critical in potentially life-threatening situations and precious time can be saved when providing the appropriate response. To assist both employers and employees, the CMC provides a range of lone worker monitoring services. As well as monitoring an extensive range of third party devices, it also acts as the control hub for Corps Security’s recently introduced CorpsGuard smartphone app, which provides enhanced levels of personal safety through a variety of intuitive features.
CorpsGuard can be used on Apple iPhone, Blackberry and Android devices and is activated by simply shaking or tapping the smartphone. This immediately sends SMS, email, Facebook and Twitter messages, along with an alert page, to the CMC detailing an exact GPS location. Once the CMC receives the alert, its personnel will review the data to verify it and attempt to contact the user to establish their situation. If there is no answer, or the evidence suggests a threat to life, local police will be informed. All activations, responses and alerts are logged with time, date and content for health and safety management, future auditing and compliance.
BS 8484 complements the CMC’s existing BS 5979 and ISO 9001 certifications, as well as its prestigious National Security Inspectorate (NSI) Gold accreditation. To maintain its NSI Gold status Corps Security has to adhere to all relevant British and European standards for technical performance, operate formal internal procedures and audit processes to give greater customer assurance, demonstrate a long-term track record of performance, and provide evidence of reliability and stability.
‘We’re delighted to have achieved BS 8484 compliance, which ensures that the CMC’s lone worker service is always fit for purpose,’ commented Nick Gilroy, Corps Security’s quality and compliance manager. ‘It provides users with a certified safety system for protecting and monitoring lone workers, and our ability to access police control rooms generates a guaranteed response to any emergency situation. BS 8484, alongside our other certifications and accreditations, reinforces the CMC’s position as the leading facility of its kind in the UK.’
For further information please contact Corps Security on 0800 0286 303 or E: info@corpssecurity.co.uk
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Notes to editors:
Corps Security
Originally established over 150 years ago to provide gainful employment for injured ex-servicemen returning from the Crimean war, Corps Security’s unique history and constitution sets it apart from the mainstream of UK security companies.
The company employs over 3,000 licensed personnel and a team of expert managers and consultants that operates from a network of 14 regional offices around the UK.
The company also operates the Corps Monitoring Centre (CMC), based in Glasgow, which is nationally acknowledged as the leading facility of its kind in the UK. The CMC provides third party alarm receiving and monitoring services to a wide range of customers across many market sectors.
Corps Security’s proud heritage has dedication, integrity and the pursuit of excellence as its guiding principles. While it is always willing to use the experience of the past, it successfully combines it with the needs of the present to give an unrivalled level of service.
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