In these harsh financial times, how can site operators help themselves by choosing the correct suppliers?

Evolving Times

The modern day site has changed dramatically as the chemical sector has evolved itself. In the current economic climate, site owners/operators could look for cost and scale benefits by sourcing integrated services from their suppliers. The need for a more integrated approach is being adopted by suppliers as they look to stay ahead of the curve and provide a service that truly meets their clients’ needs, expectations and budget.

Size Does Matter

G4S is the largest security solutions company in the UK and Ireland, with over 40,000 employees managed from over 80 offices across the United Kingdom. They are renowned for pulling resources from their national and international operations. Benefits range from the deployment of skilled, trained and motivated personnel to taking advantage of G4S’ experience in the chemical industry. The G4S name offers clients financial stability, and the peace of mind that G4S will be there to deliver the service in the current economic climate.

G4S recruits their personnel locally and the service is delivered from regional and local offices; supported by named and experienced contract managers offering day to day support and guidance through all legislative needs.

Training is the Key to Success

G4S works closely with manufacturers to ensure their people use the most up to date and effective equipment. This allows them to offer the best service to their customers. This paired with unrivalled and specialist training packages for G4S’ front line staff allows them to deliver a unique and tailored service based on their client’s specific site(s) requirement.

Safety and Security Officer (SASO)

This has led to the development of the Safety and Security officer. With COMAH regulations to consider, security matters for sites to handle and environmental issues to deal with on a daily basis, the G4S Safety and Security Officer (SASO) approach is one that has been invaluable to security operations in chemical environments.  It is clear that on the majority of chemical sites, security operations are so much more than a security officer sitting in a gatehouse controlling access and egress.  The security provision is very much part of the site operation, they are involved in incident control planning & management, are often the first point of contact to deal with specific chemical incidents (administering first aid and response) and instrumental in emergency planning and evoking of related procedures.

Technology Matters

Recognising the importance of selecting the correct equipment for the situation and for those who will use it, G4S uses the latest technology alongside teams of trained employees. The technology and training provided for their officers enables them to deliver the highest possible security to the chemical sector.

On chemical sites, G4S personnel prevent breaches of security on a daily basis that would otherwise result in disruption to operations and substantial costs incurred to site owners. The equipment used during these operations, such as thermal imaging cameras and optical devices, is vital in tracking and capturing would-be intruders. However, these items are redundant without the expertly trained security officers which use them.

There is a large portfolio of UK-wide services that encompass:

  •  Safety and Security Officer (SASO)
  •  Manned Security Services
  •  Alcohol & Drug Screening
  •  First Attack Fire Response Officers
  •  Secure Transport & Logistical Officers
  •  Canine Services
  •  Risk Management & Consultancy
  •  Gurkha Services (Enhanced Security Surge Capability)
  •  Secure Facilities Management
  •  Security Systems & Technology
  •  Event Security

With the comfort and knowledge that every aspect of site security and logistical matters can be taken care of by a single supplier, it no doubt goes a long way in offering site managers peace of mind and allows them to focus on their duties.

To find out more:

Web: www.g4s.uk.com/uk

Email: sales@uk.g4s.com

Phone: 0800 085 9899