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FSM Labour Supply Integrity


A number of tangible risks related to sub-contracted staff and potentially poor integrity in the labour supply chain have been addressed in a code of practice for the provision of labour in the security and events sectors (Football & Stadium Management, April/May 2021).


Approved Security Provision


As the Government continues to engage with stakeholders in preparing forthcoming legislation – whilst collaborating with the National Counter-Terrorism Security Office and Pool Reinsurance to develop a new interactive online platform to provide advice, guidance, e-learning and other helpful content – those tasked with ensuring the safety and security of staff, visitors and others can make use of approved security providers to improve the protective integrity of their sites.


The value of specifying security services from independently certificated providers,


entertainment and other event venues including stadiums and arenas, is becoming ever stronger.


Security Industry Association (SIA)-licenced guarding officers, provided by companies holding SIA Approved Contractor Scheme approval, give buyers reassurance regarding aspects including the 'fit and proper' nature of their selected provider. This includes aspects such as completed checks on the identity, criminality, financial probity and integrity of those running the business (with all company directors requiring an SIA licence in addition to those they employ). ACS signals to buyers a degree of professionalism and competence they can rely on.


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From 1st January 2022 compliance with this Code is now mandatory for all NSI Guarding Gold and Silver approved companies. Mindful of the need to maximise the benefit industry-wide and in the interest of all security providers and event organisers – and the public attending those venues -– Certification Bodies operating in this sector and appointed by the SIA recently came together to jointly offer the Labour Provision scope of companies operating in the sector.


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Importantly, NSI has also proposed the Code of Practice be adopted by the British Standards Institution in a new industry standard and


it’s hoped this will progress during 2022.


Risk Assessment


Third party certification also offers valuable reassurance in the context of site-specific risk assessment procedures and implementation of appropriate protective measures including electronic


and physical security systems. The correct


installation, commissioning and operation of measures including CCTV cameras and access control, with visitor management/controls such as barriers, fencing and remotely operated electronic locks ensures a flexible response to the changing risks involved.


Approved security companies play a central role in helping buyers, such as stadium and arena owners/managers, to discharge their legal responsibilities (including those related to Health & Safety) and other requirements including Police alarm response and related insurance stipulations. NSI Guarding approval, for instance, is a compliance-driven scheme based on British Standards and codes of practice. The majority of NSI Guarding approved providers combine their NSI approval with the SIA's ACS, through the NSI's 'Passport' scheme.


The Protect Duty proposals are rightly shining a spotlight on future duty-of-care security arrangements at places where the public have access. Changes in legislation emerging in the aftermath of such tragic events could do much worse than leverage UKAS accredited third party certification to relevant standards, operational procedures and codes of practice to drive the behaviours necessary to manage security risks on the ground, and meet the needs of operators seeking to ensure adequate protection for the public in spaces and places they manage.


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