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How to Optimize Your Construction Site Security

Allen Brown by Allen Brown
November 19, 2020
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Security is one of those things that seems simple from the outside, but once you take a moment to pick apart how it works, it begins to feel more complicated. When it comes to making sure that your construction site is kept safe and secure, there are many things you need to keep in mind. The following will explore some things you need to consider if you want to optimize the security of your construction site.

Locks and Fences

Let’s begin with the most obvious security step: security locks and fences. Fences and locks reduce the risk of your site being stolen from or vandalized while your staff has gone home for the night. At the minimum, security fences around the perimeter will keep out unwanted visitors overnight, but you might also want to have additional fencing and locks around important supplies, tools, and equipment to serve as an additional barrier. You might even want electronic locks with key cards or code access to increase the security even more.

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Safety and Warning Signs

Not everyone thinks of signs as a form of security, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Signs allow people to understand the dangers of an unauthorized entrance or the risks associated with being around equipment without professionals nearby to keep things safe. Investing in custom safety signs specific to your construction site will serve as an extra reminder to those on the premises. Make sure that whatever signs you choose are legible even in the dark and have clear pictures for those who don’t read in the language the sign is posted in. There are also signs specifically geared towards deterring vandalism that is quite effective.

On-Site Security Guards

Hiring a security guard or a security team can help make sure that if anything goes wrong on your site after work hours, it’s handled as quickly and professionally as possible. This can result in less damage done if someone does decide to cause trouble on your site. Other security options only help deter the crime, they don’t help minimize the damage if it does happen. Beyond this, experts at SMART Security Pros emphasize that you can often hire a security team that will take care of many of the other things on this list as part of a package. If you’re seeking out multiple security measures, it can save you money to have them bundled together.

Lighting

If you’ve got lights shining on the site overnight, there’s a much lower chance that someone is going to risk breaking in and stealing anything. This is an extremely effective crime prevention measure. It works because there’s such a high chance of someone seeing what they’re doing and calling the police that it wouldn’t be worth the risk.

Video Surveillance

Installing video cameras that are visible to thieves and able to record what happens on your construction site while you’re away can have a major impact on how secure your site is. There are several styles of camera and features available depending on your particular needs.

With the above information employed at your construction site, you’ll be able to rest easier at night knowing that your site and equipment are safe. Beyond this, many of the above measures will help keep pedestrians and local animals safe as well.

Allen Brown

Allen Brown

The information contained in this article is for informational purposes only and is not in any way intended to substitute professional advice, medical care or advice from your doctor.

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