Alexander Services facilities management approached us on the Monday for the installation of roller shutters at Kings College London, The Strand WC2 having been let down by their initial contractor we were pleased to give them a quick turn around for this project, by the following Saturday the new security shutters were made, powder coated and installed at the site thus enabling various external contractors to continue with their jobs at the location.

 
Shaw Security recieved their first contract from Waitrose in September 2009 via RW Contracts. Quoting for a security shutter at Waitrose Sandhurst for a store room, after review Shaw Security carried out the work.

In March 2011 we were contacted to carry out more security work for Waitrose, this time at their head office in Bracknell. After installation came the opportunity to quote on a large store in Finchley. In July 2011 Shaw Security fitted 3 large roller shutters at the Waitrose site in Fincley.

• Roller shutter doors (single-skinned or twin-skinned): We are market leaders in materialising solutions for both conventional roller shutter doors and for padded and insulated roller shutters with years of experience added to our background. We can analyse and provide a guided price proposal for all sizes or finishes of shutter curtain, power operated or manual, standard or fire-rated subject to survey.
• High speed doors: These doors used internally or externally, are used to control heat loss and noise and contamination levels. Shaw Security provides excellent engineering at competitive costs with minimal operating expense and gives your money’s worth.
• Garage Doors: We supply and manufacture both Manual and  Automatic garage door operated via hand held remote control unit, key pad or key switch, so; whether you need a steel garage door or timber garage door we can supply it at a competitive price.

About Shaw Security: Shaw Security is Bromley, Kent based supplier and installer of high quality security doors, security shutters; roller shutters garage doors and gates. We pride ourselves in the quality of our customer service and knowledge of our products, making sure you get the best security solution for your surroundings.

There is plenty of information across the internet for you to read regarding fire safety, but we have compiled a simple, easy to read list of things to do when evacuating a building. Make sure that everybody who works or lives in the building knows what to do in an emergency and that the information is displayed obviously around the building for guidance.

1. Proceed to the designated fire exits when hearing the fire alarm, only using stairs and never elevators. If you discover the fire make sure you sound the alarm and call 999 as you continue to exit the building.

2. As you leave the building close all windows and doors behind you as this will prevent the fire from spreading quickly. When opening a closed door, feel its temperature by placing the back of your hand against it. The back of your hand is the most sensitive area and you will be able to feel if there is a fire behind the door. Do not open a door with fire behind it, the flames will enter the room you are in extremely quickly as it will have more oxygen in. Warn others you see and help them exit as long as this does not posse an immediate threat to you.

3. If there is a large amount of smoke, stay close to the ground. Smoke rises meaning the air is cleaner close to the floor. By placing a wet cloth over your mouth you can restrict your intake of smoke as it will act as a filter. Remember in all situations stay calm and act fast.

4. Once out, proceed to the designated assembly point which should be at least 20m away from the building. Take a register or a head count to make sure no one is missing. If you do have a missing person under no circumstances should you re-enter a burning building, wait for help to arrive.

5. Evacuation is always necessary. If a fire is close to your building, still evacuate as fire can spread very quickly if it is not controlled. Once evacuated stay out of the building in the designated safe zone until the fire brigade have given you the all clear to re-enter.

It is important that you display fire safety notices around the building so all employees, residents and guests can learn how to evacuate safely. If you are a company operating out of building it is a requirement for you to run fire alarm test as well as evacuation drills. This is to ensure the safety of your employees.

Shaw Security are a leading UK manufacturer of Roller Shutters, Security Shutter, Security Gates, Collapsible Gates and Garage Doors. For further information on our products, please contact us via the contact us page or call us at 020 8313 3535