The new Code of Practice has been developed to enable companies providing labour to security companies to demonstrate best practice by holding independent certification in the scope of ‘provision of labour in the security and events sector’, having been audited against the requirements of COP 119.
COP 119 - Security Labour Provision
COP 119 is a code of practice for security agency providers that is designed to help improve security guarding service provisions to ensure that security standards are not compromised, but properly maintained whilst fulfilling the necessary contractual requirements. COP 119 includes solutions for:
- An absence of adequate checks and monitoring of deployed security officer SIA licences
- Security screening to BS 7858
- Adherence to Working Time Regulations
- Paying of minimum wage
- Checks on right to work
- Employment Status
By gaining independent certification for the ‘Provision of labour in the security and events sector’ you will need to be audited against the requirements of COP 119. Obtaining this certification demonstrates best practices for providing labour to security companies.
FAQs:
COP 119, or Code of Practice 119, is a standard set forth by the UK Security Industry Authority (SIA) that provides guidelines for the provision of security services, ensuring that security companies maintain a high level of professionalism and service quality.
Key components of COP 119 include standards for staff training, customer service, risk assessment, incident management, and operational procedures, all aimed at enhancing the quality of security services provided to clients.
COP 119 impacts the recruitment and training of security personnel by setting specific standards for qualifications, training programs, and continuous professional development, ensuring that security staff are well-equipped to handle their responsibilities effectively.