Pro Installer October 2015 - Issue 31 | Page 5

5 PRO INSTALLER OCTOBER 2015 PRO NEWS @proinstaller1 PROTECTING AGAINST LOCKSNAP ATTACKS Avocet Hardware has welcomed Aviva’s latest ‘Hardfacts’ information sheet on locks and lock standards, which explains the benefits of TS007 3-star and SS312 Sold Secure Diamond accredited locks to better protect against the risk of lock-snapping. Through the ‘Knowledge Store’ section of its risk management website, Aviva provides a range of factsheets on security, and other property protection matters, all designed to help customers better understand their exposure to risk and how they may best protect themselves. Tried, test and trusted – Avocet’s ABS snap secure lock Avocet’s managing director, Clive Lloyd said: “This is a very welcome and timely addition to Aviva’s Knowledge Store and is a significant step in raising awareness of the risk of lock-snapping and the UK Standards developed to protect against it.” % 2 E V I E C RE OFF YOURER TOTAL ORD r e d r o u o y n e Wh e in l n o 0 5 2 £ r ove k u . o c . e c n e r u crla ‘Our aim is simple ... We want to put an end to locksnapping - and believe me we can’ “The first indication of a change in insurers’ general awareness of the issue occurred earlier this year when the RISCAuthority incorporated an explanation of lock-snapping, and the importance of TS007 and SS312 in the fight against it, in its publication S24: Physical Security for Homes – Guidance to Occupiers.” Avocet has seen its TS007 3-star and SS312 Sold Secure Diamond accredited lock praised by police forces around the country and be given the Police’s ultimate seal of the approval, Secured by Design accreditation. The company works closely with Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network to promote home security and lock-snapping prevention. “Our aim is simple,” concluded Clive. “We want to put an end to lock-snapping - and believe me we can.” www.avocet-hardware.co.uk