Why social distancing is particularly important in the security industry
The security Industry has become even more important and relied on since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trained security professionals are often relied on to offer crucial additional support to various industries ranging from emergency services to retail outlets.
With the UK going into lockdown, the pressure mounts for supermarkets and hospitals – thus they instruct professional security firms to provide additional security and support.
Why is security important?
Having adequate security measure in place is more important now than ever before. This is a time of heightened anxiety and often in times such as these, people panic. Security are instructed to help keep things in order and protect people who are on the front line and the vulnerable.
Security guards are not immune to COVID-19
Often people rely on security to help offer support and protect them but forget that they are not impervious to viruses, be it COVID or any other. This is why social distancing is crucial to prevent the virus from spreading. Security is a difficult industry and security professionals often have their work well and truly cut out for them but the epidemic has made things far more complicated.
Security professionals are trained in dealing with people and difficult situations but in trying to uphold the social distancing requirements, are putting themselves at risk. They are often faced with people who do not want to comply to the law and thus are in a vulnerable position, especially as the people who they may have to deal with could be carrying the virus.
How can security guards and other security professionals keep themselves safe?
The truth of the matter is that if you are on the frontline, you are more at risk of contrating the virus – that’s just a fact. But there are some precautionary steps that can be taken to help reduce or even prevent the risk of catching the virus entirely.
- Make sure your hands are clean and try to wear gloves
- Keep a safe distance from other people
- Do not shake hands or make any other physical contact with people even if you know them
- Do not touch items unnecessarily, including door handles
By adhering to these simple steps you are already reducing the risk of catching and spreading the virus.
