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		<title>Why Use a Company With CHAS Registration?</title>
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CHAS stand for the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme. CHAS is a Health and safety pre-qualification assessments to a nationally recognised and accepted threshold standard.



CHAS is a non-commercial scheme available to suppliers such as Bernic UK. As one of the leading security and cleaning companies in the North West it show Bernic&#8217;s commitment to [...]]]></description>
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<div id="attachment_30" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 93px"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img class="size-full wp-image-30 " title="CHAS logo bernic security" src="http://www.bernic.co.uk/blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/chas-logo-bernic-security.jpg" alt="Bernic CHAS LOGO Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme" width="83" height="83" /></span><p class="wp-caption-text">Bernic Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme</p></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">CHAS stand for the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme. CHAS is a Health and safety pre-qualification assessments to a nationally recognised and accepted threshold standard.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">CHAS is a non-commercial scheme available to suppliers such as Bernic UK. As one of the leading security and cleaning companies in the North West it show Bernic&#8217;s commitment to Health And Safety.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For more information on Bernic UK call 0151 666 2890 now.</span></p>
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		<title>Bernic UK&#8217;s Top 5 Reasons to use a Professional Window Cleaner in the North West</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:42:38 +0000</pubDate>
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Window cleaning is an essential component of any modern building contract. Below are the top 5 reasons to use a professional window cleaner:



1. First Impressions Count
Most modern buildings have a very high glass covering. Glass by it&#8217;s very nature is drawing to the eye which means dirty windows stand out a mile and give [...]]]></description>
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<div id="attachment_24" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><img class="size-full wp-image-24 " title="cleaning bernic uk" src="http://www.bernic.co.uk/blog/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/cleaning_bernic_1.jpg" alt="Cleaning in the North West" width="128" height="153" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Cleaning in the North West</p></div>
<p>Window cleaning is an essential component of any modern building contract. Below are the top 5 reasons to use a <a title="Bernic Professional Window Cleaning" href="http://www.bernic.co.uk/index.php?page=Commercial-Cleaning" target="_self">professional window cleaner</a>:</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>1. First Impressions Count</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most modern buildings have a very high glass covering. Glass by it&#8217;s very nature is drawing to the eye which means dirty windows stand out a mile and give the wrong impression of the company who owns them. Clients may think &#8216;if they can&#8217;t be bothered cleaning their own windows, will they bother giving me the best service?”</span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>2. Skills and Training</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Professional commercial window cleaners are training to a higher standard than their domestic counterparts. This means they use better quality equipment and have a higher standard of finish. This means your windows look better for longer.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Working at heights can be dangerous. Professional commercial window cleaners such as Bernic Cleaning are insured and trained to the highest standard.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Arbitrarily organising window cleaning can come from budgets which have been set for other uses. A professional commercial window cleaner will work within your budget and on a consistent basis meaning no nasty surprises.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>5. Reduced Risk to Property</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Methods used by professional commercial cleaners (such as reach and wash) reduce the use of ladders (heath and safety) and any potential damage to property by falling equipment. Coupled with training and insurance this reduces any damage worries.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Conclusion</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Using a professional window cleaner in the North West (Merseyside) such as Bernic Cleaning gives the best impression to your customers and allows your building to look great in a managed and affordable way.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a title="Liverpool and Northwest Leading Cleaners" href="http://www.bernic.co.uk/index.php?page=Commercial-Cleaning" target="_self"><strong>Bernic Cleaning</strong> </a>is Liverpool and the Wirral&#8217;s leading professional window cleaning company. Call now for a quote on 0151 666 2890</span></p>
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		<title>What Does BS7858: 2008 Mean? Bernic UK</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bernic Security Endorses BS7858: 2008
This is the code of practice for security screening of personnel employed in a security environment. This standard gives recommendations for the security screening of personnel in an environment where the security of people, goods or property is a significant feature of the employing organisation&#8217;s operations.
For more information about security provided by [...]]]></description>
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<p>This is the code of practice for security screening of personnel employed in a security environment. This standard gives recommendations for the security screening of personnel in an environment where the security of people, goods or property is a significant feature of the employing organisation&#8217;s operations.</p>
<p>For more information about security provided by Bernic UK, please <strong>call (0)151 666 2890</strong> or e-mail us at: <a href="mailto:sales@bernic.co.uk">sales@bernic.co.uk</a></p>
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		<title>What Does BS 7499: 2008 Mean? Bernic UK</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bernic UK endorses BS 7499: 2008
Code of practice for static site guarding, mobile patrol services. This Standard gives recommendations for the management, staffing and operation of an organisation providing manned guarding services on a static site and/or mobile patrol basis.
For more information about security provided by Bernic UK, please call (0)151 666 2890 or e-mail [...]]]></description>
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<p>Code of practice for static site guarding, mobile patrol services. This Standard gives recommendations for the management, staffing and operation of an organisation providing manned guarding services on a static site and/or mobile patrol basis.</p>
<p>For more information about security provided by Bernic UK, please <strong>call (0)151 666 2890</strong> or e-mail us at: <a href="mailto:sales@bernic.co.uk">sales@bernic.co.uk</a></p>
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		<title>Top 5 Reasons to Use Manned Security At Bernic UK</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bernic UK are the UK&#8217;s leading supplier of Manned Security.
Bernic endorse BS 7499: 2008 and BS 7858: 2008 practices.

More robust than CCTV
Physical appearance &#38; visible approach
Proactive and can communicate directly
Solve matters/problems instantly
Patrolling routes can be established using latest systems (Reslink)

Contact Bernic UK now for a manned secuirty quote on 0151 666 2890 or email sales@bernic.co.uk
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<p>Bernic endorse BS 7499: 2008 and BS 7858: 2008 practices.</p>
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<li>More robust than CCTV</li>
<li>Physical appearance &amp; visible approach</li>
<li>Proactive and can communicate directly</li>
<li>Solve matters/problems instantly</li>
<li>Patrolling routes can be established using latest systems (Reslink)</li>
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<p>Contact Bernic UK now for a manned secuirty quote on 0151 666 2890 or email <a href="mailto:sales@bernic.co.uk">sales@bernic.co.uk</a></p>
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		<title>Bernic UK New Website and Blog!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi, my name is Alan Rimmer, the senior Sales and website coordinator at Bernic UK. We are based on the Wirral in the North West and pride ourselves in our professional security solutions and hands on attitude towards our work.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi, my name is Alan Rimmer, the senior Sales and website coordinator at Bernic UK. We are based on the Wirral in the North West and pride ourselves in our professional security solutions and hands on attitude towards our work.</p>
<p>It has been a busy month here at Bernic UK, we’ve been working on the launch of our new website to improve our services for our potential clients, we hope you like it!</p>
<p>Here on the blog we will be keeping you up to date with all of the latest news from Bernic UK and the Security industry, as well as features including:</p>
<p><strong>Ask me a question</strong> – Our team of specialists will aim to answer your questions and post answers to the most popular questions here on the blog.</p>
<p><strong>Top tips</strong> – We will be posting our top security tips, keeping you and your business safe.</p>
<p><strong>Bernic UK Special Events and Promotions</strong> – Look out for details of special events or promotions.</p>
<p>I look forward to keeping you updated with all that is happening here at Bernic UK, and please feel free to add your comments to our posts if you would like to share a view or any of your own security tips.</p>
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