Gate Safety for Schools: A Practical Guide for Headteachers, Site Teams & Governors
A Practical UK guide to automated school gate safety: HSE tips, maintenance checklist, and how MES Systems can help.
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Key information about MES Systems and our industry that helps serve you best.
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A Complete Guide to Fire Extinguishers in the UK
Fire extinguishers are an essential component of fire safety in homes, workplaces, and public buildings. In the UK, understanding the different types of extinguishers and complying with fire safety regulations...
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Secure Your Business: The Importance of Gates, Barriers and Fencing for Enhanced Site Protection
In today's world, ensuring the safety and security of your business premises is more important than ever. Whether you operate in a high-traffic industrial area or manage a secluded commercial...
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Keep Your Fire & Security Systems Running at Peak Performance with MES Systems' Service and Maintenance Solutions
As a business owner, you have countless responsibilities, and ensuring your fire and security systems are in top condition shouldn't be an added burden. With MES Systems’ service and maintenance...
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Stay Safe This Summer: Essential Social Media Tips for Holidaymakers
As the summer holidays approach, excitement builds, and many of us are eager to share our travel plans and adventures on social media. However, it's crucial to stay mindful of...
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Comprehensive Guidance on Testing & Maintaining Fire Safety Equipment
Ensuring fire safety in any building is paramount, requiring meticulous testing and maintenance of fire alarms, emergency lights, and fire extinguishers. It's crucial to understand the legal responsibility for fire...
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UPDATE: The PSTN and ISDN 2025 Switch Off - What You Need to Know
At MES Systems, we understand the importance of staying informed about the latest developments that can affect your security and communication systems. A few years ago, we wrote a blog...
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Summer Surge in UK Burglaries: A Call to Action for Electricians
Table of Contents Introduction: The Seasonal Spike in Home Burglaries Understanding the Statistics: The Frequency and Timing of Burglaries The Human and Financial Costs: Impact on Homeowners Burglary Characteristics: Opportunistic...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Fire Protection Systems: What You Need to Know
Fire protection is a critical aspect of ensuring the safety of your home or business. With numerous fire protection systems available, it's essential to understand your options and select...
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MOST COMMON CAUSES OF FALSE ALARMS
The system has not had regular routine maintenance carried out. A door or window was left open or unlocked and a person or animal entered. An insect or spider...
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CCTV AND AUDIO RECORDING
There are some instances where recording audio via CCTV is invaluable, and the protection of public safety and workers outweighs the risks to personal privacy. Examples include: Bus or...
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CCTV AND DATA PROTECTION
Any images captured of people are classified as personal data. Businesses must therefore comply with the Data Protection Act or, from May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Organisations are...
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SUMMER BURGLARY PREVENTION ADVICE FOR HOMEOWNERS
Vulnerabilities enter an insecure front door while residents are in the back garden enter doors that are closed but unlocked at night while residents are asleep reach through windows...
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QUESTIONS TO ASK A POTENTIAL FIRE & SECURITY PROVIDER
Are your employee’s security screened & DBS checked so I know who I am letting into my home or business premises? Are your staff trained, experienced and qualified? Are...
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CCTV SIGNAGE – HOW TO AVOID GDPR PENALTIES
Around six million CCTV surveillance cameras are operational in the UK, according to the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). What you might not know is that images of people...
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PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS THIS CHRISTMAS
There’s been a surge in burglaries over Christmas in recent years with businesses being affected just as much as homeowners. It’s not hard to see why criminals see commercial...
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THE PSTN AND ISDN 2025 SWITCH OFF
In 2015, BT announced that they will be switching off the PSTN and ISDN in 2025, marking the biggest change in the telecoms industry for over 30 years, but...
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HOW WE HELP SAFEGUARD SCHOOLS
Check out our latest video on how we help safeguard education facilities. With our knowledge, expertise and passion for security, the MES team can set you up with a state-of-the-art...
