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Whilst CDVI will continue to manufacture the hardware, Access IT Data has invested in the software development, hence the ‘partnership’ between CDVI and Access IT Data to further enhance end-user support.

This change, which takes effect from June 2010, has been made to ensure that existing users of Link.net continue to receive dedicated support for existing Link.net systems. In moving client support arrangements from CDVI to AccessIT Data there will be no interruption to existing systems.

Alan Walker, Managing Director of CDVI Limited said “I would like to thank our existing Link.net clients for allowing CDVI the opportunity to provide Link.net systems as part of their access controls solution and I know that they will be in good hands for client support issues with AccessIT Data”.

Existing Link.net users should call the AccessIT Data Client Support Number 0844 2470103 for any support issues relating to Link.net.

As a long standing supplier of Access and Visitor Control Systems to the education sector, AccessIT Data is delighted to announce details of a simple to install and easy to use visitor manager solution for schools – and at a special budget priced solution.

From as little as £745 (including installation and training) and with access to an on-line badge printing service, each member of staff and all visitors can easily be identified around the school. There is no need to purchase an expensive printer.

Protection for the well being of pupils and staff in and around the learning environment is paramount. With the threat of unauthorised access to learning establishments a real concern, a simple paper sign in book is rarely recognised as a strong enough deterrent. To find out how the AccessIT Data Schools Solution can help you simply click the Schools Solutions button below.

• From £745 for Instant Edition, no extras or hidden
  costs
• On-line printing for less than £1 a card
• Monthly package available for less than £40 a
  month.

Each package can be integrated to extend the
capability for additional services such as…

• Access Control for secure rooms, staff areas, IT
  rooms, car park barriers etc.
• Contractor Manager
• Room Booking

Each application can benefi t from a full support
service and free upgrades, subject to small annual
maintenance contract.

To find out more about our range of options for schools,
colleges and universities, call us on 01296 625101 or
email schools@accessitdata.com

Further details about how we how we have already met
the requirements of education establishments can be
seen on our web site www.accessitdata.com.

• Fast, effective and secure recording of all visitors to
  site
• Provides an audit trail of all visitors
• Eliminates the need to re-key frequent visitors’
  information
• Produces emergency roll calls
• Delivers management information reports on frontdesk
  activity

Features

INSTANT EDITION

• Simple integration with existing school systems
• On line Badge printing system
• Electronic recording of all visitors and contractors,
  accurate roll call.
• Choice of badge designs, and options, (paper
  passes for visitors, plastic cards for staff).
• Installation by trained professional staff. Set up
  tailored to each school’s needs.
• Full onsite training provided
• Web cam to include photographic ID
• Discounted on line ordering of consumables

INSTANT PLUS EDITION

• All of the above
• Card printer linked to your local systems for in
  house printing.
• Scanner installed for instant swiping of arrivals/
  departures. (including staff)
• Supply of 100 Cards

PRO EDITION

• All contents of Instant and Instant Plus Editions
• Full installation linked to client server
• Printer, Card Reader; Barcode Scanner and
  photograph identity facilities
• Link through client Intranet for on line booking

Victoria Station adopts more effective way to manage over 35,000 visitors

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Despite (or perhaps because of) the recession, we have been very busy in the last few months on a range of initiatives.

These were summarised in a recent mail out to our customers and partners.

Click here to read more

A serious explosion at a waste oil storage depot happened because the “site operator lost control of what its contractor was doing”, according to the HSE’s investigating inspector.

The failings, which led to the prosecution of Kent-based Eco-Oil Ltd and its managing director, resulted in a large explosion and fire as contract worker Michael White was welding on top of an oil storage tank roof in 2007. HSE inspector David Gregory said it was “miraculous” that White, who suffered minor injuries, was not killed.

Maidstone Crown Court recently fined Eco-Oil £125,000 plus £20,000 costs after it admitted charges under Sections 2(1) and 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act for failing to protect employees and non-employees. MD Ian Cross was fined £5,000 with £500 costs.

With many companies across the waste sector considering plans to develop new facilities such as MRFs and energy from waste plants, businesses need to consider the importance of contractor management whilst undertaking new build programmes. However, the responsibilities of contractor management are not restricted solely to construction and installation projects. Businesses often employ regular contractors for routine maintenance, testing equipment and cleaning services to name but a few. Then there is the safety of visitors to site, for meetings, collections and deliveries.

In these highly regulated health and safety conscious times, all organisations employing contractors on site must, apply, follow and document their procedures for on site contractors. It is the responsibility of the contracting company to ensure that there is an audit trail of all contractor activity on site and that all rules and regulations regarding the management of a contractor are complied with. So whatever the need to employ contractors, whether it is a new build project, the installation of new plant and equipment or cleaning services a full audit trail of activity must be recorded. It could be the key to avoid future costly litigation cases if brought against the employer.

All companies appointing contractors to undertake work on their behalf have legal responsibilities for the health, safety and security of contractors whilst on site. There is a raft of legislation to consider and comply with, much of which stems from the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This Act leaves employers with no choice but to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of their employees and other people at work on their site, including contractors and members of the public who may be affected by their work. To meet these legal duties, employers and contractors need to work closely together to agree the methods and systems of work. There are also a number of related regulations which apply to contractors and provide guidance on the use of working platforms, provision of safety or guard rails, lifting equipment and welfare facilities. There really is much to consider, so what should companies be considering when employing contractors on site?

A good starting point is to appoint a project coordinator who is familiar with health, safety and environmental requirements and it should be clear where the lines of responsibility lie between the company and the contractor. There are different regulations for workers undertaking maintenance or construction type projects and the contractor being engaged should be familiar with the respective requirements for health, safety and security requirements whilst on site. The contractor should also ensure that the personnel being contracted to undertake the project or task are trained and compliant with the appropriate standard.

All contractor employees should receive a full site induction briefing prior to commencing work on site, which would highlight all risks likely to be encountered. Once fully trained and briefed and key documents such as risk assessments, method statements, permits to work and emergency procedures are agreed and issued, the contractor will be authorised to commence work. However, management of contractors on site is a continuous process which must be reviewed regularly throughout the project, right through to its completion, as different tasks and requirements will be needed throughout the project.

One company that provides support and advice to help companies manage contractors on site is Access IT Data Limited, which provides a range of products to help businesses manage the headache of ensuring the health, safety and security of contractors, employees and visitors to their premises.

“Companies need to know who is on site, what is on site and where people or vehicles are on their premises,” explains managing director Ivor Saunders. “Access IT Data’s Semieta Contractor Manager software enables employers of contractors to be better informed and organised about their contractors in terms of compliance, capabilities, performance and managing costs. “Our solutions can manage the complete process from job requests and work permits to site access, and job reviews, he says, “whilst continuously ensuring that all health and safety steps are recorded via the system. The system electronically incorporates risk assessments, method statements and contractor performance, providing dynamic access for real time reporting throughout the entire length of the project. In other words providing a full audit trail of activity.”

Whilst efforts across the sector in recent years to reduce incident rates in such areas as slips, trips and falls has not gone unnoticed, employers will do well to ensure the appropriate systems and procedures are in place when employing contractors within their business or on current or forthcoming projects.

For a free no obligation introduction to the services and solutions available from Access IT Data, call 01296 625101 or visit www.accessitdata.com.

Benefits

• Fast, effective and secure recording of people and/or vehicles on to site
• Provides an audit trail of all visitors
• Eliminates the need to re-key frequent visitor’s information
• Produces emergency roll calls
• Delivers management information reports on front-desk activity
• Contributes to health & safety compliance