The Locksmith Journal Jan-Feb 2018 - Issue 54 | Page 17

INDUSTRYNEWS • 17 PROUD SPONSORS OF THIS PAGE VISIT THE PAVILION AND MEET THE SSAIB TEAM Security Systems and Alarm Inspection Board (SSAIB) is the leading certification body for organisations providing security systems and services, fire detection and alarm systems and manned services. » » SSAIB IS A HELPFUL, and SSAIB certification is friendly certification body that a mark of excellence. Its still maintains professional approach is inclusive of small standards, promotes high and larger providers alike and standards of service and it has some 1,700 companies is focused on serving the registered, which means that it certification needs of represents the greatest number organisations providing fire of security service providers in safety and security related the sector. services. It does that by only Certification means you can certificating companies that be confident in the quality of can demonstrate technical service you provide. Insurers and managerial competence increasingly require evidence through an inspection of the that all steps have been taken processes and procedures they to mitigate risk and ensure the operate. safety of personnel - and assets - Third-party certification within the workplace. plays an increasingly important SSAIB-certificated companies role in enabling firms to meet or exceed insurers’ compete in the marketplace requirements and, by using an Project1_Layout 1 01/02/2018 15:09 Page 1 SSAIB-registered company, customers ensure that their system has been installed to all relevant standards, by a provider that is competent in all its working practices. Having accreditation brings value to a business, demonstrating that the company has been independently inspected and that it can - and does - meet relevant industry standards. It also demonstrates the firm’s expertise and professionalism and gives the end-user customer peace of mind that they’ve chosen the right company with whom to entrust their systems. SSAIB is a not-for-profit organisation accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). Because this certification is subject to independent scrutiny and validation against international standards, approval from UKAS helps demonstrate SSAIB’s competence, impartiality and performance. For more information on third-party certification and the SSAIB, visit us at the Pavilion at Lockex 2018 - Security & Fire Safety to find out more from our friendly team. SSAIB The UK’s Leading Security and Fire Certification Body www.ssaib.org LOCKSMITHJOURNAL.CO.UK | JAN/FEB 2018 Sponsored by Lockex 2018 - Security & Fire Safety