Anti Climb

We’ve talked about the Occupiers Liability Act (OLA) in previous blog posts considering both anti climb wall toppings and specifically anti climb spikes. In this post we clarify what is meant by ‘Occupiers Liability’. We have previously highlighted how, under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957 (OLA 1957), the person who occupies land can be held liable when death, injury or property damage happens to a lawful visitor on that land. For a claim to arise there must be a duty of care and breach of duty, causing damage or injury. Who is the Occupier? Under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957 the...

As previously highlighted - UK Police forces, security professionals and local authorities are warning people that the cost of living crisis will inevitably result in increased crime. As people find it increasingly difficult to make ends meet they look for ways to reduce their expenses and possibly make some cash. An example that’s been seen throughout the UK is a massive surge in garage forecourt fuel theft, prompted by the dramatic increase in costs. Sadly, petrol station employees can find themselves facing difficult and sometimes violent encounters. And while burglary incidents have declined through the COVID pandemic it’s anticipated that acquisitional...

With poorer households experiencing the worst of the cost-of-lving crisis and rising inflation in the UK hitting a 40 year high, Andy Cooke, the new HM chief inspector of constabulary has said  this will “invariably” fuel a rise in crime. “I think whenever you see an increase in the cost of living or whenever you see more people dropping into poverty, I think you’ll invariably see a rise in crime,”  Said Mr Cooke, a former chief constable of Merseyside Police who has worked in policing since 1985. Mr Cooke is reported to have expressed concern that UK police forces are...

Roller Barrier has become the primary anti climb system of choice in many situations where safety is critical. Schools, psychiatric hospitals, prisons, young offenders centres, public buildings and many other locations are now enjoying robust anti climb protection without the risk of causing injury. But while a single row of Roller Barrier is provides more than adequate protection in most circumstances, there are instances where additional protection is needed. This is why the Double and Trigard Roller Barrier systems were developed. What is Double Roller Barrier? Double Roller Barrier is simply two rows of Roller Barrier robustly mounted on top...

Business premises with walls, fences and gates that are easily climbed often find themselves targeted by thieves and intruders. The traditional methods used to protect perimeters from unwanted intruders have tended to be aggressive. For example, razor wire, barbed wire and anti-climb spikes are commonly used. But these systems, while presenting a strong visual deterrent, can cause harm to people and animals who come into contact with them. Non-Malicious Intruders While many will share the opinion that thieves and intruders who are harmed when attempting to overcome aggressive anti-climb property barriers should have known better, businesses need to be highly aware...