Practical guides on SIA licensing, site security, fire safety and risk management, written by the officers who deliver it every day.
A step-by-step guide to carrying out a physical security risk assessment for UK business premises, with a risk matrix, a checklist and advice on how often to review it.
A practical UK guide to construction site security: the 12 measures that prevent theft, trespass and vandalism, who is legally responsible, what it costs and a free checklist.
Fire marshal responsibilities explained for UK workplaces: legal duties under the Fire Safety Order, day-to-day and emergency tasks, training, and how many fire marshals you need per employee.
How to secure a vacant or empty property in the UK: the risks, what insurers require, physical security, alarms and CCTV, inspections, patrols and the law on squatters.
What an SIA licence is, who needs one, the licence types, what it costs, how long it takes and how to apply or renew. A plain-English 2026 guide from a licensed UK security company.
