Bomb Blast Window Film Saves Lives
"There is no greater priority than the safety and security of our people"
- Gordon Brown
The Hard Facts
The UK is on a SEVERE terror alert. This means that future terrorist attacks are highly likely.
90% of all injuries from bombs is caused by flying glass. Just one jagged splinter of glass is enough to kill someone or maim.
Bomb blast window film saves lives.
Who is the Target?
The US, Israel and the UK are the prime targets for terrorists.
Terrorists have shown an exceptional level of ambition and willingness to carry out indiscriminate terrorist attacks.
... and indiscriminate attacks means that crowded places are targeted.
Gordon Brown speech on terrorism identifies
crowded
places with the need for bomb blast window film.
places with the need for bomb blast window film.
Gordon Brown says:
"New guidance will be sent to thousands of cinemas, theatres, restaurants, hotels, sporting venues and commercial centres, and all hospitals, schools and places of worship."
"Priority targets are official buildings, sites of economic importance and civilian venues such as hotels and transport facilities."
(the guidance is available below)
Method of Attack
Currently an explosive device within a vehicle is the most common means of attack.
Terrorist networks often seek to ensure that their target is hit by employing a suicide operative within the vehicle to detonate the device at the required moment.
source - MI5
Over the last 30 years there have been many bomb attacks. Here are some of the worst.
Advise from MI5 and NaCTSO:
Read this guidance from MI5 carefully:
"Many casualties in urban terrorist attacks are from flying glass, especially in modern buildings, and GLAZING PROTECTION IS AN IMPORTANT CASUALTY REDUCTION MEASURE."
"Extensive research has been carried out on the effects of blast on glass. There are technologies that minimise shattering and casualties, as well as the costs of re-occupation."
ANTI-SHATTER FILM, which holds fragmented pieces of glass together, offers a RELATIVELY CHEAP and RAPID IMPROVEMENT to existing glazing."
Download security and bomb blast guidance sourced from the National Counter Terrorism Security Office NaCTSO. (large pdf files)
... or continue on to benefits.
Benefits
The overriding consideration must always be the safety of the staff and visitors to your buildings.
In the event of a terrorist attack you will be protecting your staff from serious injury by ensuring that the glass in your windows is held in place.
Your company will return to 'business-as-usual' much faster, which secures your reputation, and at best secures your company's survival.
Your Legal Obligation
If you are unlucky enough to suffer a bomb blast then your preparation and contingency plans are very likely to come under scrutiny.
Putting bomb blast window film in place is not a legal requirement, but is highly recommended. It demonstrates your commitment to providing a safe environment.
In any subsequent inquiries or court proceedings, you would need to show that you took the relevant legislation into account (Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, SI 1999/3242 reg 8).
Security
The bomb blast films that we recommend are extremely strong. In addition to protecting you in the event of a bomb blast, they provide an excellent measure to prevent a forced break-in and entry.
A burglar with the help of a sledge hammer would find it difficult to enter.
"Save Energy and Improve Productivity of Your Staff"
Take advantage of bomb blast window film with all the benefits of a heat control window film.
Heat control window films typically have a payback of 2-3 years because they improve productivity of staff and make a significant saving in your energy bills.
There is a whole section of the website dedicated to heat control.
Reduce Fading of Interiors
Bomb blast film will block out about 95% of harmful UV light. UV is the largest contributor to fading.
Find out more in the section of the website dedicated to fading.
Sounds Expensive - Read Here for a Pleasant Surprise
Bomb blast window film is the least expensive option to offer real protection in the event of a bomb blast close to your facility.
It is highly effective. Remember that most casualties happen because of flying glass.
Seeing is Believing... watch the amazing video of bomb blast window film in action
Video One - bomb blast without window film
Other Solutions Available to You
Bomb blast curtains must always be used in conjunction with bomb-resistant window film. However, the window film we use is strong enough to eliminate the need for curtains altogether. The exception is for single glazed, small paned windows in Georgian frames.
Bomb resistant secondary glazing, which we also offer, and thick laminated windows provide good protection, but are more expensive to implement and take longer to install. Usually, these are options for new builds or major refurbishments.
The Installation (of Bomb Blast Window Film) Won't Disrupt Your Business
Your business will be able to continue working whilst we install your bomb blast window film. The film is installed on the inside of the glass. The whole process is quick. See the bomb blast window film case study at Kings College London.
We can even install out-of-hours.
GP
Systems Ltd is accredited with the Contractor
Health And Safety assessment scheme.
GP
Systems Ltd is accredited with the SAFEcontractor
assessment scheme. Under the SAFEcontractor system, businesses undergo a vetting process, which examines health and safety procedures and their track record for safe practice.
Our guarantee that you will be happy with our work
The bomb blast window film comes with a 10 year manufacturer guarantee.
We
are members of the Buy With Confidence
scheme. This means that GP Systems Ltd has been audited and approved by
Trading Standards to ensure that we operate in a legal, honest and fair
way.Trading Standards interviewed a random selection of our customers. We had a glowing report.
Now let's say that you are unhappy with our service and that we were not able to deal satisfactorily with your concern. You could report us to Buy With Confidence.
Our record is spotless and we want to keep it that way as we continue to do everything we can to delight our customers.
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