General Group Business Standards
- ISO 9001: Quality Management System: This standard outlines the requirements for a quality management system that can be applied to any organization, including a business group. It covers areas such as customer focus, process improvement, and continual improvement.
- ISO 14001: Environmental Management System: This standard outlines the requirements for an environmental management system that can be applied to any organization, including a business group. It covers areas such as environmental policy, planning, and performance evaluation.
- ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management System: This standard outlines the requirements for an occupational health and safety management system that can be applied to any organization, including a business group. It covers areas such as hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident management.
- Cyber Essentials: This is a UK government-backed certification scheme that helps organizations protect themselves against common cyber threats. It covers five basic security controls that organizations should have in place to protect their IT systems and data.
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): This set of standards outlines the requirements for financial reporting for companies operating globally, including a business group. It covers areas such as accounting policies, financial statements, and disclosure requirements.
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): This regulation outlines the requirements for data protection and privacy for individuals within the European Union (EU), including individuals who may be customers or employees of a business group operating in the UK but trading globally.
- COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology): This is a framework of best practices for IT governance and management. It covers areas such as risk management, performance management, and compliance.
- PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard): This is a set of security standards that organizations that process payment card transactions must comply with. It covers areas such as network security, access control, and data protection.
- BS 10012:2017 Data Protection: This British Standard specifies requirements for an effective personal data management system. It covers areas such as the protection of personal data, access controls and the implementation of compliance procedures.
The standards we work within for Property Solutions
- BS EN 15221-1: Facilities Management: Part 1 - Terms and Definitions: This standard provides a comprehensive list of terms and definitions related to facilities management.
- BS 8210: Code of Practice for Facilities Management: This standard provides guidance on best practices for managing facilities, including procurement, risk management, sustainability, and customer service.
- BS 8587: Guide to Facilities Maintenance Management: This standard provides guidance on best practices for maintaining facilities, including maintenance planning, scheduling, and performance measurement.
- BS 7671: Requirements for Electrical Installations: This standard outlines the safety requirements for electrical installations in buildings, including wiring, equipment selection, and testing.
- BS 5839: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings: This standard provides guidance on the design, installation, and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems in buildings.
- BS 6700: Design, Installation, Testing, and Maintenance of Water Supply Systems: This standard outlines the requirements for the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of water supply systems in buildings.
- BS 6465: Sanitary Installations: This standard provides guidance on the design, installation, and maintenance of sanitary facilities in buildings.
- BS 9999: Fire Safety in the Design, Management and Use of Buildings: This standard provides guidance on the best practices for fire safety in buildings, including means of escape, fire detection and alarm systems, and firefighting equipment.
- BS 8555: Environmental Management Systems: This standard provides guidance on implementing an environmental management system (EMS) to manage and reduce environmental impacts.
- BS 8903: Principles and Framework for Procuring Sustainably: This standard provides guidance on sustainable procurement, including the consideration of environmental, social, and economic factors.
The standards we work within for Alarm Monitoring
- BS EN 50518:2019 - Monitoring and Alarm Receiving Centres (MARC): This standard specifies the requirements for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of monitoring and alarm receiving centres. It covers various aspects of MARCs, including technical requirements, management systems, and operational procedures.
- BS 5979:2019 - Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs): This standard specifies the requirements for the operation and management of ARCs. It covers areas such as staff training, emergency procedures, and the handling of alarm signals.
- BS 8484:2016 - Provision of Lone Worker Device Services: This standard specifies the requirements for the provision of lone worker device services, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of such systems.
- BS 7858:2019 - Security Screening of Individuals Employed in a Security Environment: This standard specifies the requirements for the security screening of individuals employed in a security environment. It covers areas such as identity verification, criminal record checks, and employment history checks.
- BS 8418:2015 - Installation and Remote Monitoring of Detector Activated CCTV Systems: This standard specifies the requirements for the installation and remote monitoring of detector-activated CCTV systems. It covers areas such as system design, installation, and maintenance.
- BS EN 50131-1:2006 - Alarm Systems - Intrusion and Hold-Up Systems: This standard specifies the general requirements for intrusion and hold-up alarm systems. It covers areas such as system design, installation, and maintenance.
- BS 8591:2019 - Code of Practice for the Provision of Customer Service in the Electronic Security and Fire Systems Industry: This standard provides guidance on the provision of customer service in the electronic security and fire systems industry. It covers areas such as customer communication, complaints handling, and customer feedback.
The standards we work within for Vehicle Repairs
- BS EN 12542: Vehicle Lifts: This standard outlines the requirements for vehicle lifts used for maintenance and repair purposes. It covers areas such as design, manufacture, installation, and inspection.
- BS AU 159: Specification for Roadside Assistance and Recovery Vehicles: This standard outlines the requirements for vehicles used for roadside assistance and recovery. It covers areas such as vehicle design, equipment, and safety features.
- BS 7671: Requirements for Electrical Installations: This standard outlines the safety requirements for electrical installations in buildings, including vehicle repair centres. It covers areas such as wiring, equipment selection, and testing.
- BS EN 50342-1: Lead-Acid Starter Batteries: This standard outlines the requirements for lead-acid starter batteries used in vehicles. It covers areas such as performance, testing, and environmental considerations.
- BS EN 15085: Welding of Railway Vehicles and Components: This standard outlines the requirements for welding railway vehicles and components. It covers areas such as welding procedures, personnel qualifications, and testing.
- BS EN 1591-4: Flanges and their Joints: This standard outlines the requirements for flanges and their joints used in pipelines and equipment. It covers areas such as design, materials, and testing.
The standards we work within for Security Centres
- BS 7858: Security Screening of Individuals Employed in a Security Environment: This standard outlines the requirements for screening individuals who are employed in a security environment, including high-security companies. It covers areas such as background checks, criminal records checks, and references.
- BS 7499: Static Site Guarding and Mobile Patrol Services: This standard outlines the requirements for static site guarding and mobile patrol services, including high-security sites. It covers areas such as training, deployment, and supervision.
- BS 7984: Keyholding and Response Services: This standard outlines the requirements for keyholding and response services, including high-security sites. It covers areas such as response times, communication, and risk assessment.
- BS 8484: Provision of Lone Worker Device Services: This standard outlines the requirements for lone worker device services, including those used in high-security environments. It covers areas such as device performance, alarm handling, and training.
- BS 10800: Code of Practice for Security Management: This standard provides guidance on best practices for security management, including risk assessment, security planning, and security personnel management.
- BS EN 50131: Alarm Systems: This standard outlines the requirements for alarm systems, including those used in high-security environments. It covers areas such as system design, installation, and maintenance.
- BS EN 50132: CCTV Surveillance Systems: This standard outlines the requirements for CCTV surveillance systems, including those used in high-security environments. It covers areas such as system design, installation, and maintenance.
- BS 7856: Code of Practice for Security Screening of Individuals Employed in a Security Environment: This standard provides guidance on best practices for security screening of individuals employed in a security environment, including high-security companies.
The standards we work within for Haulage
- BS EN 12195-1: Load Restraint Systems in Road Freight Transport: This standard outlines the requirements for load restraint systems in road freight transport. It covers areas such as vehicle design, load securing, and safety features.
- BS EN 12642-XL: Securement of Cargo on Road Vehicles: This standard outlines the requirements for securement of cargo on road vehicles, including those used for international haulage. It covers areas such as strength and stability of load securing, certification and testing.
- BS EN 13044: Transportable Gas Cylinders: This standard outlines the requirements for the design, manufacture, testing, and marking of transportable gas cylinders. It covers areas such as safety features, filling and use requirements.
- BS ISO 39001: Road Traffic Safety Management Systems: This standard outlines the requirements for a road traffic safety management system that can be applied to any organization, including a haulage company. It covers areas such as risk assessment, hazard identification, and performance evaluation.
- BS EN ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems: This standard outlines the requirements for an environmental management system that can be applied to any organization, including a haulage company. It covers areas such as environmental policy, planning, and performance evaluation.
- BS EN 16258: Methodology for Calculation and Declaration of Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Transport Services (LCA): This standard provides guidance on the calculation and declaration of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of transport services, including those provided by a haulage company.
The standards we work within for IT, including high security applications
- BS ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS): This standard outlines the requirements for an information security management system that can be applied to any organization, including an IT company. It covers areas such as risk assessment, security policy, and security controls.
- BS EN 50132-7: Alarm Transmission Systems for Use in Security Services: This standard outlines the requirements for alarm transmission systems, including those used in high-security environments. It covers areas such as system design, installation, and maintenance.
- BS EN 50133-1: Alarm Systems - Alarm Transmission Systems and Equipment: This standard outlines the requirements for alarm systems and transmission equipment, including those used in high-security environments. It covers areas such as system design, installation, and maintenance.
- BS EN 62368-1: Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment - Safety Requirements: This standard outlines the safety requirements for audio/video, information, and communication technology equipment, including those used in high-security environments. It covers areas such as electrical safety, mechanical safety, and fire safety.
- BS EN 55032: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) of Multimedia Equipment - Emission Requirements: This standard outlines the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of multimedia equipment, including those used in high-security environments. It covers areas such as conducted and radiated emissions.
- BS EN 61000-6-1: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Generic Standards - Immunity for Residential, Commercial and Light-Industrial Environments: This standard outlines the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) immunity for residential, commercial, and light-industrial environments, including those where IT solutions are installed.
- BS EN 50600 series: Information Technology - Data Centre Facilities and Infrastructures: This series of standards outlines the requirements for data centre facilities and infrastructures, including those used in high-security environments. It covers areas such as electrical and mechanical infrastructure, fire protection, and physical security.
The standards we work within for Fabrication Services
- BS EN 1090-1: Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures: This standard outlines the requirements for the execution of steel and aluminium structures, including fabrication, assembly, and installation. It covers areas such as materials, welding, quality control, and testing.
- BS EN ISO 3834-2: Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials: This standard outlines the requirements for quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials, including those used in metal fabrication. It covers areas such as welding processes, personnel qualifications, and quality assurance.
- BS EN ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems: This standard outlines the requirements for a quality management system that can be applied to any organization, including a metal fabrication company. It covers areas such as customer focus, process improvement, and continual improvement.
- BS EN 1090-2: Technical requirements for steel structures: This standard outlines the technical requirements for steel structures, including those used in metal fabrication. It covers areas such as structural design, structural steelwork, and the fabrication process.
- BS EN 10204: Metallic products – Types of inspection documents: This standard outlines the requirements for types of inspection documents that can be issued for metallic products, including those produced by a metal fabrication company. It covers areas such as material traceability, testing, and certification.
- BS EN ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems: This standard outlines the requirements for an environmental management system that can be applied to any organization, including a metal fabrication company. It covers areas such as environmental policy, planning, and performance evaluation.