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THERE ARE MANY fascinating – and famous- people involved in the locksmith and auto locksmith industry and it is always good to find out a little more about the personality behind the fame. In this issue we meet the extraordinary Mr Li, inventor of Lishi Tools who has become a household name worldwide. He is without doubt, a charming and extremely clever man who is happy to share his inventions, his extensive knowledge and his passion for the industry with others.
We are glad to see that the vital importance of good quality training for locksmiths is now being recognised more than ever before. The surge in electromechanical hardware and integrated building systems means locksmiths need ongoing training in more areas than just the mechanics of the locks, says Allegion UK Commercial Leader, Pete Hancox whose highly informative article in this issue should be read by everyone working in this industry.
Also in this issue we hear from a couple of individuals from totally different backgrounds and different parts of the country, who have both made fresh starts and launched new businesses, after undergoing proper training. It is equally important in this fast-moving industry, to keep those skills up to date with refresher courses – we feel sure Mr Li would agree!
Another informative article“ A Beginner’ s guide to Google AdWords” in this issue is from Click Guardian, which works with businesses who want to generate new business leads and sales via Google AdWords, BING Ads & Search Engine Optimisation( SEO). Responsible for more than £ 4m a year in Google AdWords spend across an expanding client base, Click Guardian is recognised as a Google Partner specialising in Search & Mobile Ads.
Patricia, Editor
UK GOVERNMENT URGED TO END H & S DEREGULATION AFTER TOWER TRAGEDY
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THE UK GOVERNMENT has been urged to scrap its approach to deregulation of health and safety legislation in the light of the Grenfell Tower blaze.
In an open letter to Prime Minister Theresa May, over 70 leading organisations and figures from the UK’ s safety and health profession have jointly called for a political sea change in attitude towards health and safety regulation and fire risk management following the tragedy.
The collective has also pressed the Government to complete its review of Part B of the Building Regulations 2010 – the regulations which cover fire safety within and around buildings in England – as a matter of urgency, and to include a focus on improved safety in the forthcoming Parliament.
The letter is signed by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health( IOSH), Park Health & Safety, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents( RoSPA) and the British Safety Council.
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health( CIEH), Civil Engineering Contractors Association( CECA), International Institute of Risk & Safety Management( IIRSM), National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health( NEBOSH), Trades Union Congress( TUC) and Unite the union have also given it their backing, alongside senior health and safety professionals.
“ We believe it is totally unacceptable for residents, members of the public and our emergency services to be exposed to this level of preventable risk in modernday Britain,” the letter states.
“ At this crucial time of national reflection and sorrow, we urge all politicians to re-emphasise the need for effective health and safety regulation and competent fire risk management. These are fundamental to saving lives and sustaining our communities.
“ We believe it is vital that this disaster marks a turning point for improved fire safety awareness and wider appreciation that good health and safety is an investment, not a cost.”
“ You have it in your power to remove immediately a further risk to people at work and outside of the workplace – unwise deregulation – which threatens public and worker safety.
“ We, leaders in health and safety in the UK, call on you to scrap the Government’ s approach to health and safety deregulation and think again.”
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