PSSA Newsletter - Issue 26

ISSUE 26  | NEWS – 7 – Zaun uplifts SR range to latest BRE standard PSSA member Zaun has uplifted all of its Security Ratings (SR) range to the latest certifications from the Buildings Research Establishment (BRE). BRE has revised its SRs to Loss Prevention Standard (LPS) 1175 as certified by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) and is listed in its Red Book (www.redbooklive.com ). The latest revision of LPS1175 to issue 8.0 sets out the requirements and testing procedures for the LPCB certification and listing of intruder resistant building components, strongpoints, security enclosures and free-standing barriers following extensive consultation with stakeholders. Zaun sales and marketing director Chris Plimley said: “It’s really important to keep up to date on any new standards as they reflect developments in the techniques being used by terrorists and other criminals. Plus, a number of major tenders emerging this year will insist upon issue 8 certifications.” Zaun received its new certifications from BRE at the International Security Expo, where its products were submitted to live attack by testers in the LPCB Live Test Lab & Zone. Issue 8.0 products approved by LPCB are rigorously tested for resistance to deliberate attack and play an important role in protecting people and property against physical attack, burglary, vandalism and terrorism. To maintain accreditation manufacturers must regularly demonstrate to independent auditors that they are producing products consistent with those tested. This gives the customer the guarantee that they are getting a secure and quality product. Stadium teams up with Bayt Alkhibrah to deliver a bespoke training programme A major firm in Saudi Arabia is set to benefit from the expertise of a world-leading security company based in Coventry. Stadium has recently signed a joint venture agreement with Saudi training company Bayt Alkhibrah to support the training of how to run large events safely and efficiently. Stadium, who work with a string of Premier League clubs on security, safety and traffic management, will devise a bespoke training programme to teach its joint venture customers best practice. Stadium’s founder David McAtamney was very pleased to have agreed terms with the Saudi firm, and looked forward to starting the training programme soon. He said: “It’s fantastic news about our partnership with Bayt Alkhibrah – they could have chosen companies closer to home to work with, but they’ve chosen us thanks to our great reputation in delivering international bespoke training programmes.” David added, “Our tutors will help train our customers to not only keep crowds safe when working at events, but to make sure the visitor experience runs as smoothly as possible. While many countries rely on their police forces to operate security, their main priority is operating traffic management and policing. But Stadium’s methods ensure anyone attending large events, whether that’s a football match, a music concert or an outdoor market, have a great time as well as a safe time.” David continued, “Poorly-planned traffic and crowd management can ruin fans’ experiences. So we’ll be delivering the best ways to prevent this from happening while keeping crowd security at the forefront of their minds. We’re really looking forward to working with Bayt Alkhibrah, and we’re confident it will be the start of a mutually beneficial relationship between us.” From left: Ibraheem A. Alfuraih, General Manager of Bayt Alkhibrah, with David McAtamney, founder of Stadium Zaun has uplifted all of its Security Ratings (SR) range to the latest certifications from the Buildings Research Establishment (BRE)