{"id":520,"date":"2021-08-15T20:05:38","date_gmt":"2021-08-15T20:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltimesecurity.co.uk\/blog\/?p=520"},"modified":"2024-09-04T11:27:54","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T11:27:54","slug":"venues-are-opening-securing-your-venue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltimesecurity.co.uk\/blog\/alarm-response-key-holding\/venues-are-opening-securing-your-venue\/","title":{"rendered":"Venues are opening \u2013 securing your venue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Venues are opening \u2013 securing your venue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that venues are open again and most are running at full\ncapacity, security has become increasingly important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An influx of visitors to venues means that security needs to\nbe on point to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some quick and effective tips on securing your\nvenue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Risk assessment <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might seem obvious, but you will be surprised at how many\nbusiness owners overlook doing an effective and thorough risk assessment. A\nrisk assessment is carried out to identify various risks and vulnerabilities \u2013\nthis can lead to a drastic reduction in the risk of injury to guests and staff,\ntheft, criminal and accidental damage, industrial espionage, leaks, and fires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security guards\/ Door staff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most venues that cater for crowds of people need to take\nhiring security guards\/door supervisors to assist in crowd control. Not only\nare SIA trained and qualified security guards equipped with the skills and\nknowledge of crowd control, they are also trained in conflict management and customer\nservice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security guards are usually the first people guests see when\nentering the venue and the last to see when they are leaving. This makes the guards\nlooking presentable and having excellent communication skills crucial in delivering\na great service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security guards are also trained in first aid and fire\nsafety and can act as fire wardens in case of a fire. They can assist with\ninjuries and have quick access to the Police in case of emergencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security Service Providers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A venue could hire its own security guards which is great,\nas any security is better than no security, but there are some essential benefits\nof instructing a professional security service provider to handle all the\nsecurity requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the advantages of having a Security Service Provider?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a security service provider means that they will deal\nwith sending qualified and trained security guards to the venue, and in case of\nsickness, they will arrange for suitable replacements to fill in, so you are\nnever left without security staff at your venue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case of last-minute security requirements, a security\nservice provider can arrange for short notice additional staff if required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security guards who are sent to the venue will also have\naccess to the security service providers control room. The control room is manned\n24 hours a day and can arrange for additional staff and quick access to the\nemergency services.     <\/p>\n\r\n\t\t