Clocking system shows when night workers are due a health assessment

An employment panel was told that a custody nurse made an allegation of bullying against an officer dealing with her absence levels. Ms Anna Hulse was part of a small team of 19 nurses at North Wales Police. The hearing – which was convening to reach a decision on her fitness to work – revealed that the bullying accusation was rejected after investigation, and meant Ms Hulse was able to go on claiming her £40,000 a year salary package for a year. Tensor knows that you will get the best out of your workforce if their hours and pay are properly regulated, monitored and conform to the law. Luckily, our automatic smart card operated WinTA time and attendance clocking systems do just that. Our clever WinTA software means management is pre-warned when applying a shift pattern that will result in a Working Time Regulations infringement. Standard reports show any instances when rest day rules have been broken and when night workers are due a health assessment.  

PC logon device uses fingerprinting to securely authenticate identity

The suspected leader of a hacking ring has pleaded guilty to carrying out attacks on several companies. Hector Xavier Monsegur of ‘Lulzsec’ had been charged with conspiracy to engage in computer hacking, according to unsealed court papers. News agency sources suggest that the suspect had co-operated with the US government. Computing expert, Professor Alan Woodward, commented that Lulzsec had been quiet since the middle of 2011 following a well-documented attack on money handling organisation Paypal. Tensor is a leader in the field of Biometrics, or fingerprint matching technology, for corporate clients who wish to beef up their internal IT security. Our range of ‘plug and play’ biometric control scanners have revolutionised access control for your computer. The state-of-the-art technology means there is no need for external power cables or batteries, as it plugs directly into the USB port on your computer. The T4251 is ideal for use as a PC logon device, where a person’s name and fingerprint are used to securely authenticate a person's identity.  

Turnstiles for commerical premises do not compromise on safety and security

Many businesses in the United Kingdom are joining schemes where they are asked to open their facilities free of charge to build up trade in town centres. They are then compensated for their services – payments can be anything from £600 up to £1,500 per annum. Mendip District Council is promoting a ‘share your toilet’ scheme as a means to cut costs. The council says it does not have to provide toilets, saying that they are “discretionary”. Tensor solves the problem of providing toilets for the community as our access control technology includes custom built Coin Operated Toilet Turnstiles. The mainly self-funding devices are manufactured from graded stainless steel for ease of cleaning and maintenance and are duty cycle rated for intensive use. The turnstile bodies have lockable lids to prevent unwanted access. Half height and full height turnstiles also prove to be an unbeatable solution for improving security at your company premises while not compromising the safety and security of those passing through it.  

Bosses receive warning email notifications when staff late for work

Union bosses have disagreed over whether to strike during this summer’s Olympic Games. The TUC general secretary Brendan Barber said his organisation were “strong supporters”, adding: “This was reflected in the agreement we reached with London 2012 in 2008, which included proper procedures for the speedy resolution of any disputes should any arise during the games.” However Unite chief Len McCluskey said public sector cuts were so deep that targeting the Games would be justified as part of the anti-cuts campaign. Lateness Summary and Absence Summary are just some of the standard reports contained within a comprehensive WinTA workplace clocking recording system from Tensor plc. Accurate information about staff absenteeism and lateness is crucial for many businesses. WinTA provides this information through warning email notifications, SMS messaging direct to a supervisor’s mobile or via hardcopy reports. The WinTA software quickly shows at the touch of a button colour-coded charts that are the ideal way of viewing an individual’s or a shift’s absence records.  

Durable skirts prevent pedestrians from walking under company automatic barrier

A bunch of car clampers have been sent to prison for a combined total of nearly eight years. The court heard the quintet, operating as the firm Midland Parking Contracts, intimidated drivers into parting with up to £335 to unclamp vehicles. Prosecutor Anthony Potter said victims included a disabled woman displaying a blue badge, adding: “It's difficult to put an accurate figure on the proceeds – we suggest a figure of up to £500,000, but it is very difficult to be specific.” Tensor offers barrier technology as a means of safely and securely controlling access to a car park or other exterior company property. Barrier Skirts are ideal for preventing pedestrians from walking underneath your automatic barrier. Not only suitable for automatic car park barriers, your barrier skirt can also be fitted to most manual barriers of varying boom lengths. Each barrier skirt is individually adjusted to neatly attach to your installed automatic barrier, ensuring exceptional durability and delivering longer lasting, problem-free operation.  

Contactless access control key fobs read in half a second even if covered in oil

The Local Government Association (LGA) is looking into the rising problem of metal thefts for local authorities. The LGA is compiling a survey to find out the impact of metal theft on their budgets, what changes they would like to legislation and whether councils are looking into alternative materials. One possible novel solution is being trialled by Oxfordshire County Council which is installing a fibreglass manhole cover to see if it copes with traffic. Contactless key fobs can used to operate access control systems available to local authorities from security experts Tensor. An inbuilt aerial made from copper and iron is embedded into your key fob, allowing it to be scanned by your access control system. The T1313 key fob has a grey plastic shell made from implant quality glass, similar to those used in the identification of pets. When placed within range of an access control scanner, the key fob will be read in under ½ second, even if that fob is covered in oil and grease.  

Smart card scanning allows tracking of employee movements across a site

A scrap dealer has pledged £21,000 to replace metal plaques stolen from a war memorial. Fourteen bronze plaques bearing the names of 243 World War I servicemen were stolen from the memorial in south London last September. However Stuart Nebbett, who runs a nearby scrapyard, said of the theft: “I wanted to make this gift to the community to make it clear that we run a professional operation, and that I was as outraged as everyone else.” Tensor is the leading manufacturer of equipment and software for access and visitor control systems. Contactless smart cards or key fobs are used to operate your access control system. Each smart card is assigned to an individual employee and can be affixed with a bespoke label denoting the name and photograph of the employee along with any other details required. Each attempted access on a scanner is logged within the access control software allowing you to view and track employees' movements across your site.  

Factory attendance recording includes four different pay bands in each shift

A new report says the UK’s long-hours culture could cause stress and low morale. Publishers of the report, the TUC, found the phenomenon was not only endemic among eager young workers aiming to impress in managerial roles. It also recorded that a quarter of a million more people aged in their late 50s and early 60s are now working unpaid overtime than were a decade ago. The TUC said the trend reflected people’s concerns about income in later life. Tensor can help maintain company morale by installing at a factory or office a complete Time and Attendance System comprising a T32xx Smart Card clocking station, Smart Cards and software. It contains all the features to properly manage time and attendance recording for your personnel. You can create a wide range of daily working patterns. Overtime is easily monitored with up to four different pay bands in each shift. Bands are selected based on the time and the number of hours worked.  

Professional monitors give high definition images ideal for watching a premises

Surveillance camera technology proved a crime did not take place and resulted in a man told to carry out 175 hours’ community service. The husband had reported a fictitious ‘mugging’ to police to avoid the blame for losing more than £1,700 of his wife’s money. Alex Jones provided a detailed description of the ‘perpetrator’, but his story fell apart when officers found no sign of the phantom mugger on CCTV. Therefore Mr Jones was arrested for perverting the course of justice. Tensor’s range of CCTV cameras and DVRs comprises of tried and tested equipment that meets strict security requirements both for usability and durability. DVRs allow continuous high quality digital CCTV recording for days and weeks at a time, and can store footage for a number of CCTV cameras present on your network without the risk of degradation. Professional CCTV security monitors give high definition monitoring and enhanced functionality. We have a product ideal for your premises, from black and white CRT to hi-resolution colour LCD monitors.