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It’s estimated that the average adult makes about 35,000 remotely conscious decisions each day. Each decision, of course, carries certain consequences with it that are both good and bad. That is why CSGUK are delighted to offer a free security consultation service where we'll happily listen to your needs and requirements, visit your premises (adhering to social distancing guidelines obviously) and perform a site survey under no obligation to discover what areas of your premises are most vulnerable. We will then take you through all of the options available and provide guidance on which type of system will keep your premises secure, so you can have peace of mind.

So you've got one less thing to worry about and more time to carry on making decisions about other things - just be good, for goodness sake!

CSGUK would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We will continue exploring the past and the role it has in our lives and the future in 2021. Come back Wednesday 6th January 2021 for more articles - Simply signup here to our newsfeed to stay informed.

If you’d like to talk to us about specific security products, ask a question about any of our services or book a free security consultation, please email sales@csguk.com or call us +44 (0) 844 8000 448, and we'll be more than happy to help...

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A History of Safes

Safes have always been an important part of security in our workplace and our homes and these days they are so intelligent, they are more like people. But what are safes and where did their use all start?

A 'safe' is a secure, lockable container used to protect valuable objects, money or documents from theft and or damage such as by flooding or fire. A safe is usually a reinforced hollow box or cylinder with a lockable removable or hinged access door and is often cast from metal for strength and durability.

The earliest recorded use of a 'safe' dates back to the 13th century BC, in the tomb of Pharaoh Ramesses II. It was made from wood and had movable pins that dropped into holes to lock the safe, much the same as used on safes today. 2 Centuries later, safes had become commonplace and were made of oak with bands of iron. Later, safes were made from iron with inner walls of stone, plaster, wood, cement, brick, asbestos and featured alarm bells that would ring if someone were to try to open it and locks that were coded with numbers and letters which could be opened without the use of a key.

In the 18th century William Marr a British engineer had an idea to use double walls of steel with heat insulation between them, designed the first modern-style fireproof safe. And in 1834 two Brothers Charles and Jeremiah Chubb received a patent for a burglar-resisting safe and began a production of safes. The century also saw the inventions of tumbler, combination, code, and time locks that contributed to making safes what they are today.

Today you can deposit cash as your business receives it, the deposits would be automatically credited to your account each day, that your CIT company could collect whenever your safe reaches capacity and all without ever needing to handle the cash to make a call for it to be collected. This is made possible through smart safe technology. Lincsafe, the company known for its innovative and flexible solutions to cash management solutions, uses this technology in its products and does it so well that it delivers more new products each year than any of its competitors! CSGUK is an approved installer and maintenance provider for Lincsafe products. You can find out more about intelligent safes in this article.

Over the next few weeks, we will continue to explore the past and the role it has in our lives and the future. Come back next Wednesday for more articles - Simply signup here to our newsfeed to stay informed.

If you’d like to talk to us about specific security products or ask a question about any of our services, please email sales@csguk.com or call us +44 (0) 844 8000 448, and we'll be more than happy to help...

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How to Protect your business from Crime

Recent studies show that crime against business makes up 20% of all recorded crime in the UK. As some of us are now working from home again, our business is closed, empty and vulnerable. So how can you keep buildings safe and secure during this period?

Here are some good reminders from CSGUK:

The first step is to identify where you are most vulnerable, this can be done by carrying out a risk assessment of the premises. This is because most burglaries are unplanned and criminals usually look for a lack of preventative measures and procedures. By strengthening doors, fitting locks, shutters, grilles, security lighting, Access Control, CCTV, Intelligent safes or an intruder alarm you can deter burglars.

Secondly, it is also advisable to install signs warning the public that CCTV is in operation. Why? Well, it is a good deterrent but will also help with data protection, should you ever have a situation where you need to provide footage. CCTV can provide vital evidence to the police, or insurance company whilst allowing you to monitor who is accessing your premises. Taking extra measures to secure your premises will help reduce insurance costs too - in fact,

most insurers will ask if your property is covered by CCTV.

Third, you should also ensure that your security systems are being maintained, serviced and checked regularly by site qualified people, they will have polices and procedures that are documented, regularly maintaining your equipment can reduce potential faults and increase the lifespan of your system.

Fourth, It is also worth making sure your staff have received awareness training and are able to identify suspicious behaviour and know how to report it.

And Finally, carrying out a regular stock or inventory audit is a good way to find anomalies before it's too late. Remember, if you do have an incident, involve the police and your insurance company immediately, and ensure any broken entry points are secure as you are more at risk immediately after a break-in or a theft.

So keep your business safe and look out for your community. If you have any concerns or want to check your security, CSGUK offers a free security consultative service where we will happily visit your premises and a perform a complete security check, provide you with an estimate and help define what you need at no obligation.

If you’d like to talk to us about specific security products or ask a question about any of our services, please email sales@csguk.com or call us +44 (0) 844 8000 448.

and we'll be more than happy to help...

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