Many thefts and vandalism activities have targeted construction sites and so it is important to ensure proper security of these sites. Here is a quick and easy construction security checklist for you to ensure that your site is safe.
Research
It is vital for a member of the construction team to conduct due research of the area, in order to identify past crime rates. This will lead to the decision whether construction site security services are needed in that area.
Fencing
Fencing, when done properly prevents criminal access to the site. It is advisable to go for fencing that has additional security aspects such as alarm activation system, barbed wire and so on.
Maintenance of asset inventory
Every item of the construction site that is regarded as an asset by the company should be duly registered. All assets should also be entrusted to some person or team operating on the site. This ensures extra carefulness and hence added security.
Visitor sign in and worker identification
A proper visitor sign in process should be in place to ensure that only authorized persons enter the site. Moreover, if workers have badges and uniforms, it will prevent people from freely moving around the site.
Guards for patrolling
Using guards to patrol the site, especially during the night is one of the most effective ways to prevent loss through vandalism and machinery theft. If you set a security guard program, it will save you from damage worth thousands.