How to Secure Your Construction Site [INFOGRAPHIC]

HOW TO w cctv WIRELESS CC I V Secure Your Construction Site BY CONSTRUCTION SECURITY EXPERTS, WCCTV With the presence of high-value plant machinery and equipment, UK construction sites remain a common target and are particularly vulnerable to theft and other crimes, especially when they are not adequately protected. Crime can cause significant problems, including project delays and financial losses, which can be detrimental to small or medium sized businesses. >>> FACTS AND FIGURES <« 92% The construction industry loses It is estimated that less than of UK construction site £800m 45% managers report they have been affected by theft. per year due to theft and vandalism of stolen equipment is recovered. WHAT ARE THE MOST STOLEN ITEMS ON CONSTRUCTION SITES? POWER BAGS OF PLANT OFFICE FUEL MATERIALS TOOLS CEMENT MACHINERY EQUIPMENT HAND DIESEL/WATER GENERATORS TIMBER CABLES МЕTALS TOOLS BOWSERS EFFECTIVE WAYS TO SECURE YOUR CONSTRUCTION SITE CCTV SYSTEMS 1 CCTV is a visible deterrent to thieves, and when supported by remote alarm monitoring they act as a virtual security guard protecting your site around the clock. 2 TER REGISTER Mark valuable equipment and register it with the National Plant and Equipment Register (TER), making it easier to track and return stolen items. PROVIDES IDENTIFIES INFORMATION FOR POLICE TO STOLEN CНЕCK AND EQUIPMENT RECOVER National Plant and Equipment Register INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF DETERS THEFT OF RETRIEVING PLANT STOLEN EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT SECURE FENCING Surrounding your compounds with secure fencing, gates, or hoarding will prevent easy access to your sites and block opportunist thieves from seeing what is on your site. REGULAR STAFF CHECKS Carry out regular employee background checks, including making CSCS SmartCards mandatory for all site workers. Staff should also be trained in how to mitigate security risks and report crimes. LIGHTING 5 Invest in high-quality lighting and fencing systems to illuminate the site and restrict perimeter access. REMOVE KEYS 6. Remove keys from vehicles and machinery where left unattended and invest in vehicle immobilising equipment to prevent theft. SECURE STORAGE 7 Ensure your construction site has excellent storage facilities, complete with secure locking or electrical safety systems. ACCREDITED INSTALLERS 8. Only work with accredited security installers and suppliers, as well as ensuring all technology is kept up- to-date and maintained. >> WHY SHOULD YOU INVEST IN CONSTRUCTION SECURITY? <<« REDUCE THEFT AND VANDALISM PREVENT IMPROVE HEALTH STOP UNAUTHORISED AND SAFETY ACCESS SAVE TIΜΕ AND MONEY CONTACT WCCTV TODAY To Protect Your Construction Site from Theft and Vandalism 0800 470 4630 Wcctv www.wcctv.co.uk WIREL ESS ссту