SSAIB News

SSAIB’s Manned Services Scheme Manager will be at Counter Terror Expo to discuss a range of topics SSAIB, the UK’s leading certification body for organisations – which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2014 – will be returning to Counter Terror Expo on stand M40 for this year’s show, following its successful appearances at the event in 2011, 2012 and 2013. There are now over 1500 SSAIB-registered firms, including companies providing electron...

ACTWinPro software, ACTpro 1040 readers, and ACTpro 4000 two-door controllers help secure the hospital CBES has secured the Tunbridge Wells Hospital in Kent using proximity readers, door controllers and management software from Access Control Technology (ACT) as part of an IP-addressable system. Built by Laing O’Rourke at a cost of £225m and opened in 2011, the hospital provides both complex and routine surgical and medical services. It has a trauma centre, accide...

In his new role Malcolm is responsible for the upkeep of its UKAS accreditation to ISO/IEC 17021 2011 SSAIB, the UK’s leading fire, security and telecare certification body for organisations, has appointed Malcolm Craighead to its newly created post of Compliance and Scheme Manager. Malcolm has been a self-employed auditor and consultant for the past six years and previously had over 30 years’ service within the paper and packaging industry. In his new role with S...

SSAIB Assessor Brian Nuttall presented Probe Investigations’ MD Peter Farrington with a Certificate of Registration SSAIB, the UK’s leading fire, security and telecare certification body for organisations, recently completed an assessment of Probe Investigations (UK) Ltd in a pilot scheme that tested the company against the newly published British Standard 102000 for Investigative Services. The Liverpool based professional investigation firm achieved the requireme...

Over 1084 apprentices have been recruited via the security guarding sector Over 1300 apprentices will be embarking on a new career in security following the success of this year’s 100 in 100 initiative, which was launched in May with the aim of recruiting 100 security apprentices in 100 days. Led by Skills for Security - the sector skills body for the UK’s private security industry - and leading electronic security firm, CSL Dualcom, the 100 in 100 initiative has...

SSAIB is now accredited for OHSAS 18001 and ISO14001 SSAIB, the UK’s leading certification body, has notched up a double achievement with the news that it’s gained UKAS accreditation for two increasingly important standards affecting companies operating in the security sector. SSAIB is now accredited for OHSAS 18001, the British Standard for occupational health and safety management systems, as well as ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems. The Occupational He...

Stephen's completed 31 years with the Lothian & Borders police force and previously worked for SIA SSAIB, the UK’s leading fire, security and telecare certification body for organisations, has promoted Stephen Grieve into the role of Manned Services and Scheme Manager. Stephen, a retired police officer, was previously with the Security Industry Authority (SIA) until 2012, when he joined SSAIB as an assessor. His new role, replacing Lynn Watts-Plumpkin, embraces a nu...

Security Technology Live 2014 will be the event for the security channel to see the launch of new products and solutions With just under 9 months till the launch of Security Technology Live, the dedicated security channel event, organisers Clarion Events have announced the show is well on course for a successful debut with over 50% of current floor space now sold for the event, taking place 13-15 May 2014 at the NEC, Birmingham. Security Technology Live 2014 has seen a hi...

IFSEC International demonstrates increased integration between the security and fire industries UBM Live, the organiser of IFSEC International, is excited to announce the start of its next chapter at ExCel, London in 2014. Following a phenomenal 40th year, IFSEC International will enter its next decade by relocating from NEC, Birmingham to ExCeL London in June 2014. IFSEC International 2013 took place from 13 – 16 May and proved to be a roaring success with 28,992 visit...

IFSEC International 2014 will see Security & Fire Installer Live, an annual installer programme, launch for the first time Following the announcement in February that IFSEC International and FIREX International will change location for 2014, the organisers of the event, UBM Live announced that all the major players will be making the move to London’s ExCeL from 17-19 June 2014. Over 75 leading brands from across the security and fire industry will be represented inc...

SSAIB’s Marketing Manager will describe the advantages of its BAFE SP 205 UKAS-accredited scheme at the events SSAIB, the UK’s leading certification body for organisations, will have a double presence at this year’s IFSEC and FIREX International shows in Birmingham. The organisation is exhibiting on separate stands within both shows from 13-16 May at the NEC. A full complement of SSAIB staff will be on hand to discuss a range of topics on stand D35 (Hall 5) a...

SSAIB recently introduced a BAFE SP 205 UKAS-accredited scheme that deals with the certification of companies SSAIB, the UK’s leading certification body for organisations, will be back at Counter Terror Expo on stand M70 for this year’s show, following its successful appearances at the event in 2011 and 2012. With the number of SSAIB-registered firms now at a record 1500 – including companies providing electronic security, intruder alarms, manned protection...

SSAIB is the only certification body to have gained UKAS approval for its Telecare ServicesScheme SSAIB, the UK’s leading certification body for organisations providing a variety of electronic security, manned guarding services, fire protection, intruder and other alarm systems, has unveiled an exciting audit scheme for the increasingly important social alarms sector. SSAIB is the only certification body to have gained UKAS approval for its Telecare ServicesScheme, offe...

Manufacturers of PD6662 compliant products will give practical demonstrations of the products Leading organisations from across the security industry are to impart their shared expertise at a forthcoming series of seminars entitled PD6662: The Industry Debate, aimed at educating a wider audience about the implications of the PD6662 scheme relating to hold-up and intruder alarms. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be joined by the National Security Inspector...

SSAIB presents security screening certification to consultancy External Quality Management Ltd. SSAIB, the UK’s leading Certification Body for organisations providing a variety of electronic security, manned guarding services, fire protection, intruder and other alarm systems, has awarded its first security screening certification – marking the start of a brand new scheme. SSAIB’s Accreditation and Certification Manager, Geoff Rendall, recently presented a c...

The Code provides guidance for those designing, installing and repairing temporary alarms systems SSAIB, the UK’s leading Certification Body for electronic security, manned guarding services, fire protection, intruder and other alarm systems, has unveiled a constructive new initiative to help properly protect a range of potentially vulnerable sites. The SSAIB’s new Code of Practice for temporary alarm systems will assist in safeguarding construction areas, vacant...

SSAIB will showcase on stand D35 in Hall 4 SSAIB, the UK’s leading Certification Body for organisations providing a variety of electronic security, manned guarding services, fire protection, intruder and other alarm systems, will be exhibiting again this year at IFSEC, on stand D35 in Hall 4. As a specialist Certification Body, providing a wide scope of accreditation, the SSAIB offers a range of important benefits to service suppliers and end-user customers alike. Now o...

BSIA’s Technical Director Alex Carmichael and CEO, provided updates on the latest security standards CSL DualCom’s fourth annual Insurance and Senior Risk Surveyor Forum held at Business Partner, Vodafone’s HQ proved to be the busiest yet. Over 50 senior Insurers attended, representing 80% of the Insurance Industry. The event was a buzzing forum for debates on the latest Security Industry hot topics and developments. The board of speakers was strategically se...

The success of the project was announced at Security Excellence Awards by one of its co-founders Thanks to the Industry first initiative 100 in 100 Apprentices, 155 young people have been provided with a career in the Security Industry. The success of the project was announced at Security Excellence Awards by one of its co-founders Simon Banks. 100 in 100 was launched at IFSEC in May setting the Industry the challenge to place 100 Apprentices into work in as many days. Simon...

The Security Alliance will now hold discussions with the Government and the SIAThe Government's announcement on 14 October that there will be a phased transition to a new regulatory system was given a cautious welcome by the Security Alliance on 15 October. Since then, the stakeholders in industry who formed that Alliance have met and agreed that they will act in a transparent and consensual way to reflect the security industry's views as a single voice and will work with central and devolved go...