Alarms

SSAIB web update

by Mark Rowe

SSAIB, the UK and Ireland certification body for the electronic security, manned guarding and alarm sectors has introduced a new website. Included are online booking and payment options, an updated news service, and services for registered firms such as inspection histories, standards, and an online shop.

A mobile version of the SSAIB.org website (for those with smartphones) is also available, with a registered firms portal – accessible via the main site. The latest SSAIB services are being updated via Facebook and Twitter social media streams.

According to the certification body these moves are part of SSAIB’s effort to improve communications with its registered firms, potential customers and other interested parties. Marketing Manager Andrew Brown says: “We’ve recognised the need to keep pace with both communications and technological requirements. SSAIB.org now provides a more comprehensive service to our certificated companies, as well as an easier-to-use resource for first-time visitors interested in services including fire, security and social alarm systems.”

An overview of the wide-ranging certifications schemes offered by SSAIB is now provided online, together with quality management systems information and other background details relating to domestic and commercial/industrial sites.

SSAIB’s Directory, which has been available in printed format only, is now available on the website, offering specifiers and end users details of SSAIB registered companies and enabling company details to be updated more regularly than the printed version.

Registered firms

An exclusive site area has been developed specifically for SSAIB registered firms, with benefits including a user ID/password protected ‘Certificates Direct’ section offering a choice of certificate design and the ability to upload the firm’s own logo onto its certificate of conformance. Certificates Direct will also hold fire certificates online for issue to all BAFE SP203 registered firms.

The registered firms portal also includes a useful section containing standards, with a search facility for easy reference. E-commerce facilities are also being rolled out, providing a range of online payment facilities, eg for purchasing certifiates of conformity. Online booking arrangements are available too, for SSAIB regional meetings and seminars that are only open to registered firms and the portal additionally includes news items of particular interest to registered firms.

Download facilities have also been improved through the portal, with improved layout for the SSAIB Registered Marks that registered firms are allowed to use as part of their registration. Firms can also change web and email addresses and telephone/fax numbers online, as well as check their previous and current inspection dates. They can upload any non-compliance evidence online.

Notes:

Founded in 1994 and based at new offices in Tyne and Wear, SSAIB offers management systems certification schemes, including ISO 9001 quality management systems certification and ISO 14001 environmental management systems certification. Over 1400 companies are now on the SSAIB’s register. Visit www.ssaib.org.

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