Installing a CCTV system on your construction site is a proven way to reduce crime and protect yourself against damaging unexpected legal fees.
Construction sites are fast paced, busy workplaces filled with expensive equipment and constantly running machinery.
This means they pose a much higher risk of accidents leading to injury and of being targeted by criminals than other commercial premises.
In the UK alone, construction site theft costs the industry an estimated £800m each year with over 20% reporting a robbery every week.
This problem has only escalated during the Covid-19 pandemic with a reported 50% rise in crime across construction sites since the first lockdown, with criminals taking advantage of less highly populated sites.
By installing a CCTV system with Prime Secure you will significantly increase the security of your site, instantly reducing the chances of being the target of theft.
Here are 5 of the biggest reasons that a CCTV system is ESSENTIAL to your security.
1. Prevent theft
Construction sites are prime targets for criminals and as a construction manager, preventing theft could be the difference between a profitable project and a major cash loss.
The mere presence of a highly CCTV system will be enough to deter the vast majority of opportunistic criminals who will likely move on to look for an easier target once they see evidence of your cameras.
If a crime does occur on your site despite this, a CCTV system can help your security staff identify where the incident is taking place and respond in real time, limiting the damage and possibly preventing any loss of materials and equipment.
2. Provide Criminal Evidence
If a crime does occur despite the visual deterrent of a CCTV system, the footage itself can serve as evidence in a criminal case.
Cases are frequently won or lost on the basis of CCTV footage and by installing a system on your site you can ensure that those who do target your site are prosecuted fully.
Only high quality, dated, CCTV footage is admissible in court, however, so it is essential that you use a reliable respected installer such as Prime Secure when setting up your system.
3. Prevent false personal injury claims
CCTV footage can not only be used in criminal cases, it can also help identify exactly what happened in a personal injury lawsuit.
If a member of the public, or a staff member, attempts to sue your company in the case of a workplace accident you will have video evidence that may prove that there was no negligence on your behalf that led to the incident taking place.
This can help you avoid costly and avoidable compensation payments and discourage individuals from making false accusations in the future.
4. Increase Productivity
CCTV is not only for catching criminals but can also be used to track the progress of your project and keep a general eye on what is happening anywhere on your site at any time.
Staff who know they are being observed are likely to work harder and become more productive, as well as being much more inclined to fully comply with all safety protocols and reduce the risk of accidents as a result.
With a CCTV system, it is also easy to scan through recorded footage to check on the general and individual work rate levels on your site.
This allows you to identify any weak points that may be slowing the progress of your project and affecting your profitability and deal with them appropriately.
5. Remote Management
Using smart app technology, you will be able to keep an eye on your construction site 24 hours a day 7 days a week using your mobile phone or any other device.
No longer will you have to rely upon unreliable second-hand accounts of events to determine what happened, but will be able to retain full control over proceedings at all times.
In the past projects may have been delayed as you or your supervisor staff were unable to attend the site but now you can watch live and give direction from anywhere in the world, saving you both time and money.
If a breach of security is detected on your site, you will also receive a notification via the same app if your virtual tripwires are activated or perimeter alarm is set off.
You will then be able to either attend the site yourself or alert your security staff to the incident if they are not already aware.
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If you want to take advantage of all the benefits of having a CCTV system on your construction site, contact Prime Secure today.
We have been innovating in the security industry for over 25 years and boast an extensive range of rapid deployment CCTV towers and systems that utilise the latest AI technology to offer you 360-degree coverage at all times.