June 24, 2010

Allergy Protection

Filed under: Personal Safety — admin @ 8:44 am

We are constantly trying our best to protect our homes, our families and our possessions. In the UK we spend millions of pounds each year on purchasing or upgrading our home and driveway alarms, personal alarms & garage and shed protection systems. Sometimes, protecting our loved ones takes on a different meaning such as monitoring a persons diet twenty-four-seven which in itself is a massive task and even more worrying when your not in familiar surroundings.

It is reported that as many as 1 in 2 people have some kind of allergy which can be very distressing and worrying to all concerned, however, even more alarming is that 1 in 100 suffer from a potentially life threatening allergy. Nut allergy can make you very ill or even fatal if the symptoms are not identified as soon as possible.

Nut Allergy ID Tags are simple but very effective solutions. The Nut Allergy ID Tag can be attached to your keys or around your wrist – anywhere really, as long as someone can easily see it and identify your medical information printed onto the tag. If it is ever needed then a simple call to a national centre will confirm your situation and treatment.

For a very low cost you can have peace of mind over your loved one and be assured that if a family member suffers from a Nut Allergy attack then their information can be accessed by medical staff immediately no matter where you are in the world.

June 23, 2010

Get On Your Bike

Filed under: Bike Security — admin @ 9:28 am

Why do I feel that every time I switch on the television, radio or flick through my daily newspaper I’m constantly being told that we are a nation of ‘fatties’. Doctor This and Doctor That explain in their daily columns that we eat far too much crisps, chips, fatty meats and devour unhealthy amount of takeaways. Then there are the blatant advetisements to join the latest “fat-fighter” groups in your area – with photoshopped individuals proclaiming that they lost “21lb in 6 weeks” and “I used to be 30 stone look at my size 12 body now”.

Most of us know that we do carry a few extra pounds and need to exercise more, but if your like me, then you don’t like to be told you must take action ‘Now’ but prefer to accomplish things in your own time.

If and when I’m ready to start my new ‘healthy me’ regime then my preference will be Cycling. Cycling not only helps you get fit but it’s also a great way to meet new friends. Cycling also helps you explore alternative ways into your work instead of the tedious ‘A’ roads and motorway tailbacks you meet on a daily basis as you drive to your workplace. However, one of the biggest problems is that when you leave your car at home or you bike at work it becomes vulnerable to opportunistic thieves.

Help protect your possessions by using some of the Vehicle and Cycle security products available from www.c-p-p.co.uk.

June 22, 2010

How To Tell If Your Moving To A Home Insurance Hotspot

Filed under: Home Security — admin @ 8:35 am

How much do home insurance quotes vary across the country? Quite a lot, it would seem: your postcode can make up to £180 of difference to your premiums, with those living in Bournemouth being the biggest savers when you compare home insurance quotes nationwide.

The seaside resort has two postcode districts in a recent survey of the ten cheapest postcodes to insure in the country, the average premium coming in at just a little over £100. This is a 176% saving compared to the UK’s most expensive postcode district (Harrow’s HA7), where you can expect to pay nearly £300 to cover your home.

In fact, the ten most expensive postcodes in the country to insure all lie in North London; however this is unsurprising due to the area itself being so expensive to buy in the first place, coupled with a mixed bag of crime rates.

What’s also interesting is that there is no ‘cheapest’ region, the ten most affordable districts being spread literally all over the country: Bournemouth comes first, followed by York, then Glasgow, Tidworth, Nottingham, Leicester and Northern Ireland. Every country in Great Britain is represented, Cardiff just sneaking in at number ten.

The overall average home insurance premium is £164.26, but as previously mentioned, depending on where you live, it can vary a huge deal – up to nearly double that. So, what can you do in order to keep your home insurance premiums down? Well, here are a few things to consider:

  • Fit five lever mortice locks and consider changing the locks – if your house has previous owners, you don’t know who might have a key.
  • Fit smoke alarms and give up smoking – both of these things can decrease your premiums by a noticeable amount.
  • Join a neighbourhood watch scheme – this can reduce your premiums by up to 5%.
  • Install security lighting and a NACOSS approved alarm – these will also help to slash the cost of your insurance.

Another great way to save money on your home insurance is simply not to have to claim on it. Many insurers will offer a no-claims discount just like they will with car insurance, and a few years of discount built up can really help drive your premium right down.

June 18, 2010

Early Detection Alarms

Filed under: Burglar Alarms — admin @ 10:07 am

As we already know the better prepared we are, the better we adapt to handling a particular situation. The same can be said when it comes to your home or businesses security. We all know that thieves have no preferred ‘working’ times, they will operate during the day as well as at night – no 9 till 5 for them. That’s why it’s better being prepared for any given situation happening at any time of the day, as this will give you the upper hand and allowing you to take the required actions.

Home alarms are great at warning you that someone has entered your premises, however, what if you are already in your premises working or sitting watching your television, wouldn’t you want to know as soon as possible that someone is approaching. Early detection alarms such as Driveway alarms are a great way of alerting you that someone is approaching your property but if you have a large driveway this can sometimes be a bit of a problem as some have a limited range.

New to Crime Prevention Products is the Ranch Wireless Driveway Alarm which has a massive 300 metre range ensuring that even the largest of approaches can be protected. It’s Alert Bleeper will sound for about 5 seconds every time the sensor picks up movement – making you aware of arrivals and deliveries etc.. you can even set the Alert Bleeper to only respond during the day or during the night or both – so if you do have an unwelcome prowler you can clock them no matter what time of the day it happens to be.

June 16, 2010

Fake TV Security

Filed under: Home Security — admin @ 9:48 am

Residents and home owners are always looking for home security products that will give them the edge over burglars and opportunistic thieves. Home alarms are great at warning neighbours that something is wrong, however, if an alarm is faulty or constantly goes off because it may be set too sensitively then I’m afraid your good neighbours may tend to get more annoyed rather than concerned and choose to ignore your alarms cry for help.

It has been proven that “opportunistic thieves” will not attempt to enter your property if there is any slight chance of them being discovered – where a burglar will attempt to get into your home even if there is higher elements of risk involved – placing deterrants in and around your property is a wise move to help protect your valuables – the harder you make it, then the less likely it is to happen.

One of the best ways to keep unwelcomed visitors out of your property is to fool them into thinking that you’re still in and watching your television even when your out. The Fake TV is a small lamp that creates the illusion of a television light in your room. This unit is also supplied with a timer so you can set it to come on and off creating the perfect illusion therefore giving the impression that your still at home and making your home less of an easy target for a break-in.

June 14, 2010

World Cup Safety Tips

Filed under: Travel Security — admin @ 11:08 am

After a very long and much anticipated wait, the Fifa world cup has eventually kicked off, 32 countries trying their best to become the number one footballing team in the world. What makes this football competition so special is that it is being held for the first time in the country of South Africa. In recent years this African country has come under severe criticism from the rest of the world due to it’s political views.

Much of this country is still struggling to come to terms with the amount of money that has been spent on building new football stadiums, hotels and training complexes. Many normal everyday Africans have been wondering if the money would have been better spent on upgrading basic amenities and infrastructure. This can all lead to tension rising between the local people, supporters and authorities.

In a poll carried out recently by More Than Insurance, 1000 England supporters travelling to world cup were interviewed and only 6% thought that they would be safe when they were in South Africa. This can be put down largely to the amount of bad press that national newspapers have been reporting like the front page spread in the Daily Star warning that “England supporters may get caught up in a machete race war” in a “crime ravaged” country.
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June 3, 2010

Don’t Let Temporary Workers Give Away Your Money

Filed under: Counterfeit Detection — admin @ 1:19 pm

With the summer season arriving many small businesses such as shops, cafés and kiosks rely on employing temporary workers to help out throughout the busy season. Normally, it is an amicable relationship as the business copes with the extra trade without having to take someone on full time and the worker gets to earn some extra income. However, with all temporary employees it can sometimes create it’s own problems – such as them not being able to spot counterfeit money.

Crime gangs love to operate in the summertime exploiting young workers lack of experience and passing ‘fake’ money over the counter and receiving something for nothing.

This year don’t be taken for a fool check all the money that passes through your shop/kiosk. Train your staff well on how to notice counterfeit money and also what to do when they notice a note id a forgery.

Some of the best anti-fraud money detectors are:

June 2, 2010

Garden Shed Protection

Filed under: Home Security — admin @ 12:19 pm

With the Summer on our doorsteps, some residents will begin to spend more time in their sheds as they potter about the garden more. Protecting your contents of your garden shed is just as important as looking after your home contents. Kids toys and bikes, tools, equipment, we cram a lot into our garden shed.

Thieves will put a serious amount of effort into getting something they want. And with it being summertime, gardening equipment such as strimmers and lawnmowers is normally high on their shopping list. So, it is vital that you make their job of stealing your property as hard as possible.
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June 1, 2010

Know Your Limits Abroad

Filed under: Personal Alarms — admin @ 8:56 am

What is it about the British on holiday, after all we’re not a nation of silly people, in fact on the continent we are regarded as prim and proper and having that ‘stiff upper lip’. So, why is it when we head off on our annual leave some of us do our best to embarrass ourselves by getting very, very drunk, fighting and scrape the barrel when it comes to lewd and loud behaviour.

It is unnerving to hear that the number of Britons arrested abroad is on the increase and Spain has seen a rise by almost a third (source).

Sure, the holiday atmosphere, hot weather and too much alcohol has the ability to turn the shyest of people into drunk’n louts shouting and screaming down local streets. Most bad behaviour can be put down to the ‘holiday spirit‘ and a way for people to forget the pressures and stresses of their daily work life.
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May 27, 2010

Silent Killer Holiday Threat

Filed under: Travel Security — admin @ 12:42 pm

After working all year, a large section of the UK’s population will be thinking about packing their bags and heading off on their annual holidays. Getting ready for your holidays is always an exciting time, sure we deliberate and argue about what clothes are going to fit into our cases, swim shorts or “speedos” for the more adventurous amongst us. These are the small things that contribute to the excitement in the run-up to your holiday. However, this year when your packing your suncreams, antiseptic sprays and plasters give a serious thought to some Carbon Monoxide Detector Patches.

In recent years a number of holiday makers have fallen victim to this silent killer. No matter where your resting your head once you reach your destination, be it in a hotel room, holiday home or caravan be aware that “levels of carbon monoxide produced by faulty, poorly maintained or poorly ventilated fossil fuel appliances can build up very quickly to levels that can kill.” That statement was from Professor Qutub Syed who is from the Health Protection Agency.

Carbon Monoxide poisoning can produce symptoms similar to flu or food poisoning, including headaches and tiredness. So, for a few pounds protect you family and make room in that suitcase of yours for this life saving travel aid.

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