Recent News and Updates from Southern Cross Group Blog

Temporary Occupational Health and Safety (COVID-19 Incident Notification) Regulations 2020

06/08/202010/08/2020 by Anand Babu Ram

In this state of emergency and pandemic situation, timely notification of potential workplace transmission of COVID‑19 is critical for efficient and effective management of related health and safety risks, and the prompt investigation of potential breaches of employer duties.

An employer becomes aware that an employee or independent contractor engaged by the employer, and any employees of the independent contractor, has received a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, and has attended the workplace within the infectious period (being 14 days prior to receiving the confirmed diagnosis of COVID- 19 and until clearance from isolation has been received)

Notification Process

Guard Tests Negative

Guard shows symptoms or does not feel well – Must not work – Self Isolate and get tested

Guard records a Negative test

Returns to work IF feeling OK to do so
(Provided there are no symptoms present)

Guard Tests Positive

What date the test was conducted

What date the test came back positive Obtain Certificate of positive test

Obtain Clearance from Medical practitioner once staff is able to return to work

Notify Worksafe

Notify Client and send through OHS COVID-19 Report

Cybersecurity during Covid-19 Pandemic

07/05/202008/05/2020 by Ganapathy Rangappa

Lately people across the globe have been receiving constant emails, updates and messages from the Government regarding the Coronavirus Pandemic. In addition, a few other SMS and emails were sent containing the word “virus” from unreliable sources. Moreover, people are working from home, using different internet sources and having fewer reminders about the importance of internet security.

Security Tips for Construction Site Theft

20/01/202020/01/2020 by Ganapathy Rangappa

Effective construction site security planning is essential to prevent damage and theft. It is very common for thieves to look at construction sites as “easy targets” and they target expensive items such as copper wire, machinery and power tools. With poor security planning, these items can disappear quickly and easily.

Understanding the Especial Importance of Mental Health in the Security Industry

11/10/201911/10/2019 by Ganapathy Rangappa

Thanks to initiatives such as World Mental Health Day, people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of mental health. We understand that poor mental health not only causes suffering for individuals, but also harms society at large. Just to give an example, statistics show depression and anxiety cost the global economy US $1 Trillion per year in lost productivity.

Integrated Facility Services Company

03/09/201911/10/2019 by Ganapathy Rangappa

Retail Risk- Loss Prevention Conference 2019

28/08/201929/08/2019 by Ganapathy Rangappa

Retail Risk – the world’s biggest Loss Prevention Conference 2019 will take place this Friday, August 29 at Pier One Sydney Harbour, 11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, in Sydney.
The Retail Risk conference series are very popular among retail risk and loss prevention professionals around the world. It is free for all retailers and it addresses hot topics such as fraud in the ecommerce sphere, retail loss prevention, behavior detection, security and counter terrorism, loss prevention, risk and sustainability, etc.

Introducing Bunda – Our New Security Robot

23/07/201923/07/2019 by Ganapathy Rangappa

Southern Cross Group (SCG) will be showcasing our brand-new security robot Bunda at the upcoming Security Expo – a first for the Australian security industry!

SCG have been contemplating the idea of introducing robotics to the Australian market for quite some time. Given the unique advantages of implementing robotics for the provision of security services, coupled with SCG’s relentless quest to uncover the most optimal blend of labour and technology, it was inevitable that they would be the first to take the next big step into the future.

Understanding Retail Loss in the Retail Sector

21/03/201921/03/2019 by Ganapathy Rangappa

Retail loss costs us all. Through the increased cost of loss passed on to consumers, the productivity impact of identifying, reporting and restocking items which are no longer on show (supply chain and store), the inherent danger of confronting potential theft offenders through to the cost of implementing protective and proactive measures in reducing loss.

It is estimated that in Australia alone, theft costs the retail sector over $7.5 billion annually. In addition to just theft, retail fraud is estimated to cost over $100m annually. This works out to be on average approximately $450 out of every household pocket. That money would be much better off in your own pocket.

How to Choose a Private Security Company

05/03/201911/12/2019 by Ganapathy Rangappa

It can be a very daunting task selecting the right Security. Not only is it vitally important to protect your team, customers and physical assets, you also need to ensure that you are selecting a company which can partner with you to protect your brand reputation and image. No longer is it viable to select just the cheapest option as recent investigations have demonstrated the damage which can be caused to a company where their service partners do not comply with employment and security legislation.

How to avoid Dating & Romance Scams

14/02/201914/02/2019 by Ganapathy Rangappa

Dating these days can be right at your fingertips, a few taps on the keyboard and some clicks with the mouse can easily set you up with your own dating profile.

There are different platforms that can be used for virtual romance such as dating websites, social media, mobile apps and many more. At first sight it seems to be easy to find love but is it safe?

Scammers generally look for vulnerable people. They will do everything in their power to take financial advantage of their victims who have little to no knowledge about their true intentions.