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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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