Code of Practice 119 for Security and Events Sectors
Procuring additional labor in the security, guarding, and events sectors is a common practice, providing companies with crucial flexibility during larger events or busier periods.
However, improper management of this procurement can lead to detrimental practices, compromising the integrity of the supply chain, exploiting workers, and potentially endangering public safety. This may manifest in inadequate security screening to BS 7858 standards, insufficient controls regarding SIA licensing, and non-compliance with Working Time Regulations, minimum wage laws, employment status checks, right-to-work verifications, and PAYE requirements.
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What is COP 119?
COP 119, or Code of Practice 119, is a guideline tailored for security agency providers. Its primary aim is to enhance security guarding service provisions, ensuring that security standards remain uncompromised and contractual obligations are met effectively.
This code of practice facilitates the demonstration of best practices for those supplying labor to security companies. Compliance is achieved through independent certification for the ‘Provision of labor in the security and events sector,’ requiring companies to undergo audits against COP 119 requirements.
Attaining approval for this code of practice underscores a company’s commitment not only to meeting statutory and legislative requirements but also to adhering to relevant social, environmental, and governance criteria integral to service delivery.
Contractors leveraging additional labor to support service delivery can utilize COP approval as a procurement requirement, safeguarding the quality, safety, and reputation of their business.
Code of Practice Approval
Certification offers assurance that suppliers have undergone audits against COP 119 requirements, evidenced by a valid Certificate of Approval issued by NSI, ACM-CCAS, or SSAIB. Audits cover various aspects, including:
– Organizational structures
– Financial practices
– Payroll procedures
– Insurance coverage
– Premises conditions
– Screening protocols
– Training programs
– Terms and conditions
– Uniform standards
– Contractual documentation
– Contact management
– Personnel practices
– Supplier relationships
– Confidentiality measures
– Data retention policies
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COP 119 ISSUE 1 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE PROVISION OF LABOUR IN THE SECURITY AND EVENTS SECTOR, FEB 2020.
Could COP 119 Benefit Your Business?
At Kloud Circle, our experts offer assistance in navigating the often intricate and time-consuming compliance process. We can even conduct visits to your suppliers to ensure their adherence to the Code of Practice and their ability to demonstrate commitment to meeting statutory and legislative requirements, along with relevant social, environmental, and governance criteria in service provision.
Our consultancy services provide the necessary experience and expertise to establish a simple, straightforward path to COP 119 approval. If you seek further information about Code of Practice 119 or wish to discuss how it could benefit your business, please feel free to reach out. A member of our dedicated team will be delighted to assist you.