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Training is back…..

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We have been given the go ahead to restart our security courses, courses will be blended learning due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The next course is Static and Retail which allows you to provide security in shops, building sites, factories etc and starts August 17 2020.
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ProSecure are currently assisting businesses in reopening safely. We can provide business and safety Plans, advice and staff training.
Employers are required to implement measures that will prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
All employers must prepare and put systems and controls in place before they reopen their business and workplaces.
The employer must:
- Appoint at least one lead worker representative to make sure safety measures are in place and being followed.
- Update business and safety plans, including the business COVID-19 Response Plan, the occupational health and safety risk assessment and the safety statement. Include how to deal with a suspected case of COVID-19in the safety plans and appoint a dedicated manager in charge of dealing with suspected cases.
- Develop, consult on, communicate and implement workplace changes or policies.
- Send out a pre-return to work form to employees at least 3 days before their return to work.
- Provide COVID-19 induction training for all staff.

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Government publishes roadmap to ease COVID-19 restrictions and reopen Ireland’s society and economy.
Unfortunately we have to postpone all courses in Waterford and Dublin until Phase 5, we will update you as soon as we have new dates.
https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/e5e599-government-publishes-roadmap-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-and-reope/
Great day training 14 Door Staff working at Nel Sweeneys & o2 Nightclub Gorey Wexford

Two Waterford greats to address Chamber dinner
Chamber News
Two Waterford greats to address Chamber dinner
Two of Waterford’s famous sons, Irish Ambassador to the US Dan Mulhall and Sports Council of Ireland CEO John Treacy are the guest speakers at this year’s Waterford Chamber Annual Dinner on Friday, November 8th in the Tower Hotel.
The Annual Dinner, sponsored by Manguard Plus, is the highlight of Waterford’s business calendar and promises again to be an excellent social event with a great opportunity for networking and client hospitality. The evening will begin at 7:30pm with a drinks reception sponsored by McDonald Dwyer Reddy & Byrne Insurances, followed by speeches and dinner.
As Waterford continues to make its mark on the global stage, Waterford Chamber President Jonathan Earl is delighted to be joined by two influential speakers for the business dinner.
“Waterford is on the cusp on something great right now and no matter the size of your business, we must all be aware that we are now operating in a global environment. Who more fitting to address this than our speakers, Ambassador Dan Mulhall and John Treacy. This year’s annual dinner will celebrate the global successes of our ex-patriots who are still flying the flag for Waterford around the globe.”
Speaking on behalf of sponsors Manguard Plus, Steve Coleman said “Following our acquisition by Manguard Plus, what began as a small local business, now has a far reaching national and international client base. We may be doing it from a hill in Tramore, but we are dealing with world-wide issues and we are to the forefront of security in that regard. Being associated with a prestigious event such as the Waterford Chamber Annual Dinner is the perfect opportunity for us to showcase our corporate offering to the right audience.”
Group tickets and individual tickets are available from Waterford Chamber at a cost of €100 incl VAT, available here. For more information contact Lynda Lawton on 051 311130.
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CSNA Skillnet Seminar For Retailers Checks Out!
Today, CSNA Skillnet rolled out a topical seminar in Dublin to officially launch their new training network for the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA). The retail-focused event covered a wide range of topics including insurance, security, health and safety, human resources and valuation, rates and rent. The many business owners and managers in attendance enjoyed a series of fast-paced presentations that offered profitable retail training solutions in each area.
JDM Insurance, Pro-Secure, Safety Solutions, Excel Recruitment and the Valuations Office all had representatives delivering expert advice and solutions in their chosen field. Dublin Spar retailer Mary Glennon of The Glennon Group also spoke about her personal and professional development journey which had retailers at the edge of their seats.
Speaking at the launch Dave Flynn, Executive Director at Skillnet Ireland said “The CSNA Skillnet will drive greater levels of productivity, innovation and customer excellence within Ireland’s convenience stores and newspaper retailing sector. As businesses seek to address pressing challenges and new opportunities, it’s essential to ensure that people have the right skills for the business to grow and thrive.”
Insurance insights from Gerry Monks highlighted the simplest way to protect your business from slips and trips claims are to have simple wipe your feet signs clearly visible in line with the CCTV footage to show that customers were advised to take care in your premises.
Safety Solutions representative, Gary Lynch explained that the number one injury-causing activity in the workplace is manual handling.
Maurice Hickey from Pro-Secure Training estimated the cost of a wrongful accusation is €36,500 per incident when you combine the claim cost, private investigator fees, barrister professional costs and expenses etc.
Cillian Byrnes of the Valuations Office took questions from the many retailers in attendance, mainly around the appeals process considering many revaluation notices were received by CSNA members in recent days.
Nikki Murran of Excel Recruitment gave a really interesting presentation on how to recruit and retain retail staff which members are reporting they are finding much harder to source.
Vincent Jennings, CEO of The CSNA said “We are delighted with how today has gone, the speakers were excellent. Essentially, we have all been treated to a showcase of CSNA Skillnet, the types of courses we offer our members and the value that this retail-focused training can offer their businesses. The seminar format was a very appropriate way to officially launch CSNA Skillnet and we are definitely looking forward to rolling out a wide variety of courses to the retail community over the coming months.”
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Security company launches motorbike patrols

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2019/0326/1038770-security-company-launches-motorbike-patrols/fbclid=IwAR0eim2RlOdF7qPZW_SgwslRrKzsVj0myvVWVQEDwdUEBw22v8UzxDKbS-o
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Security Guards Doing Police’s Work in “Out of Control” Gravesend
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https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/dublin-security-guard-forced-cling-15277099
Dublin security guard forced to cling to bonnet for almost ten minutes after trying to stop robbers in Blanchardstown
‘She went about 900 yards on the straight going hell for leather’

A hero Dublin security guard had to hang on for dear life after an alleged thief tried to make a getaway while he was clinging to their car bonnet.
Brian Croft, 38, was on his break in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre when he noticed a suspicious woman allegedly walking out of a store with bundles of clothes under her arm.
Brian said the clothes weren’t in bags and still had their hangers, so he went over to investigate.

By the time he reached her she had already gotten into her car with two other young women, and then she tried to reverse over him.
Speaking to Dublin Live the northsider said she drove straight at him leaving him up on the bonnet where he clung on for almost a kilometre.
He said: “When I was on my way back the mother was on the way out, it was a mother and two daughters.
“She got into the car before I could get to them and she tried to reverse over me.
“Then she went to drive off, before I could jump out of the way I was on top of the bonnet.
“I’d say she was going between 30 and 50, if not more.”

“She undertook a car, driving out of the retail park she swerved to try and get me off.
“Then she went around a roundabout and three cars swerved out of the way that she was swerving into.
“She went about 900 yards on the straight going hell for leather.”Brian went onto say he feared death if he let go, and that she eventually pulled over before getting to the M50.
He said: “If I let go I was dead, I held on for dear life.
“She got just over the flyover on the N3 and pulled over eventually.
“When she pulled over I got the radio and smashed it through the window on the passenger side.
“Then I went back to work.”
Croft, who has had 12 years of army training, amazingly went back to work like nothing happened, and even caught four men attempting to steal before gardai arrived to take his report.
He said: “Not long after I caught four other men with stuff in their jackets, unrelated, but they had €140 worth of stuff. So it was an eventful day.
“Then the guards came, they said they got 11 calls from the public about a young lad hanging off a bonnet
“Adrenaline kicked in I suppose.”