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Simon Willcock – Keeping Churches Open & Safe

Simon Willcock – Keeping Churches Open & Safe. Kevin Thomas Field Operations Manager 4 October 2006. OPENING CHURCHES. It is not the policy of Ecclesiastical Insurance to ask for churches to be kept locked during the day. Personal Safety Theft Malicious Damage Arson. Personal Safety.

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Simon Willcock – Keeping Churches Open & Safe

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  1. Simon Willcock – Keeping Churches Open & Safe Kevin Thomas Field Operations Manager 4 October 2006

  2. OPENING CHURCHES

  3. It is not the policy of Ecclesiastical Insurance to ask for churches to be kept locked during the day.

  4. Personal Safety • Theft • Malicious Damage • Arson

  5. Personal Safety • Visitors • Lone Workers • Stewards

  6. Access

  7. Risks to people unfamiliar with the building

  8. CREATE A SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT

  9. Restrict access to the main body of the church only • Consider the light levels • Consider trip hazards and remove or highlight • Provide instructions for lighting or automate • Display postcode

  10. Lone Workers • Trust your instincts ! We still retain the warning senses our ancestors relied on for their survival. Listen to them and act accordingly • If you are concerned take immediate action – if you are wrong, it won’t matter

  11. Plan your escape route • Use a personal alarm to shock and momentarily confuse • Move quickly and assertively • Keep your phone & car keys easily accessible (on your person) – set the car to only open the driver door and always park the car facing the direction you want to travel • Always report any incidents to relevant people e.g. Colleagues, Police etc.

  12. Stewards • Avoid being distracted • Work as a team • Discuss possible scenarios before they happen • Share experiences

  13. Security

  14. Vulnerable items:- Lecterns Alter Brass Furniture Works of Art Memorials Offertory Boxes

  15. Move valuable items to a secure area • Chain or fix items down • Use secure cabinets • Alarms, pressure pads, CCTV • Photographic displays • Remove keys • Security marking

  16. Malicious Damage • Fire Extinguishers • Paints • Frontals

  17. CHECK HEADSTONES FOR STABILITY

  18. Reducing risk of arson • Remove matches • Remove Petrol 3. Waste bins moved away from buildings • Votive Stand management • Regular visit your church during the day

  19. Any Questions

  20.  Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 2011 Tel: 01452 528533 Email: information@eigmail.com Website: www.ecclesiastical.com Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc. (EIO) Reg. No. 24869. Ecclesiastical Insurance Group plc. (EIG) Reg. No. 1718196. Ecclesiastical Life Ltd. (ELL) Reg. No. 243111. Ecclesiastical Group Asset Management Ltd. (EGAM) Reg. No. 2170213. Allchurches Investment Management Services Ltd. (AIMS) Reg. No. 2170173. Allchurches Mortgage Company Ltd. (AMC) Reg. No. 1974218. All companies are registered in England at Beaufort House, Brunswick Road, Gloucester GL1 1JZ UK. Tel: 01452 528533. EIO, ELL, EGAM & AIMS are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and are members of the Financial Ombudsman Service. EIO & ELL are members of the Association of British Insurers and AIMS is a member of the Investment Management Association.

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