{"id":467,"date":"2020-04-10T01:39:42","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T01:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltimesecurity.co.uk\/blog\/?p=467"},"modified":"2024-09-04T10:47:14","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T10:47:14","slug":"why-social-distancing-is-particularly-important-in-the-security-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltimesecurity.co.uk\/blog\/industrial-and-warehouse-security\/why-social-distancing-is-particularly-important-in-the-security-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Why social distancing is particularly important in the security industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Why social distancing is particularly important in the\nsecurity industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The security Industry has become even more important and relied\non since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trained security professionals are often relied on to offer crucial\nadditional support to various industries ranging from emergency services to\nretail outlets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the UK going into lockdown, the pressure mounts for supermarkets\nand hospitals \u2013 thus they instruct professional security firms to provide\nadditional security and support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is security important?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Having adequate security measure in place is more important\nnow than ever before. This is a time of heightened anxiety and often in times\nsuch as these, people panic. Security are instructed to help keep things in order\nand protect people who are on the front line and the vulnerable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security guards are not immune to COVID-19<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Often people rely on security to help offer support and protect\nthem but forget that they are not impervious to viruses, be it COVID or any other.\nThis is why social distancing is crucial to prevent the virus from spreading.\nSecurity is a difficult industry and security professionals often have their work\nwell and truly cut out for them but the epidemic has made things far more\ncomplicated.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security professionals are trained in dealing with people\nand difficult situations but in trying to uphold the social distancing requirements,\nare putting themselves at risk. They are often faced with people who do not\nwant to comply to the law and thus are in a vulnerable position, especially as\nthe people who they may have to deal with could be carrying the virus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can security guards and other security professionals\nkeep themselves safe? <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The truth of the matter is that if you are on the frontline,\nyou are more at risk of contrating the virus \u2013 that\u2019s just a fact. But there\nare some precautionary steps that can be taken to help reduce or even prevent the\nrisk of catching the virus entirely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Make sure your hands are clean\nand try to wear gloves<\/li>
  2. Keep a safe distance from\nother people <\/li>
  3. Do not shake hands or make\nany other physical contact with people even if you know them<\/li>
  4. Do not touch items unnecessarily,\nincluding door handles<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    By adhering to these simple steps you are already reducing\nthe risk of catching and spreading the virus. <\/p>\n\r\n\t\t