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procedure – or lockdown protocol – can be helpful with safeguarding a premises against any potential risk including unauthorised entry. Many facilities are still without a lockdown


procedure even though including one within a security strategy means heightened preparedness if any emergency situation were to occur.


Involve all


It’s easy to leave safety and security protocols up to facility managers or managing teams. However, it’s useful and worthwhile to involve staff or any of those who regularly use the building. This can include making sure staff are


trained up on aspects such as general fire safety regulations and emergency evacuation plans. Beyond this, in facilities such as hospitals or schools, simple things can be helpful with keeping people in the know where it counts the most. This could be clearly signposting evacuation plans, or fire safety tips such as not propping fire doors open.


Solutions for all


Although these measures are incredibly effective when implemented correctly, they aren’t standalone solutions. In fact, these intangible measures are even more successful when combined with appropriate physical measures, too. Again, however, some may shy away from


upgrading old systems (or implementing new ones) for fear of improvements not being budget-friendly. Schools, for example, have always felt the pressure of intense underfunding. However, the industry has developed considerably in recent years and high-quality products and solutions are becoming increasingly accessible.


This means that, whilst these types of


facilities may be up against the restrictions of budget, they’re still able to find and implement well-rounded and effective solutions. And they’re able to do so in such a way that benefits their specific requirements rather than opting for solutions purely based on cost-effectiveness.


Being active


Last year, one of the most pressing issues in the industry was a lack of sufficient knowledge. This came off the back of news stories such as the Grenfell Tower fire and Inquiry, which served to be a wake-up call


Sources


https://www.allegion.ca/content/dam/allegion-us-2/web-documents-2/Article/School_Security_on_a_Budget_109076.pdf https://www.esecurityplanet.com/network-security/building-a-better-security-budget.html https://webspm.com/articles/2015/10/01/safety-budget.aspx https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/may/22/hospitals-struggling-to-afford-new-equipment-after-nhs-budget-cuts


within the industry. However, there continues to be a certain lack of proactivity to make things better or even just make things right. When restricted by things like budget,


it’s important to remember that, not only is there trustworthy help out there, but that budget isn’t always a testament to safety and security standards. As discussed, adopting a fully-integrated holistic approach can improve protocols to no end. What’s more, feeling in the dark doesn’t necessarily mean there’s no help out there; sometimes the best results can be achieved by choosing to actively and collaboratively search out the right solution.


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