ACCESS CONTROL
Abloy UK calls for greater awareness of compliant access solutions amongst Health and Safety Managers
» SECURITY EXPERT ABLOY UK IS calling for greater awareness of compliant access control solutions amongst Health and Safety Managers, to ensure workers across critical infrastructure, commercial facilities and high-risk environments are protected and secure.
Many businesses are putting themselves at risk of financial loss and reputational damage due to lack of understanding of safety legislation and compliant access control. With this in mind, Abloy is highlighting the need for greater understanding of the role access control has within health and safety strategies.
Fatalities and injuries in the workplace remain a serious concern, as according to the latest figures, 124 workers and 92 members of the public were killed in work related accidents over the last year. Additionally, more than 600,000 injuries
Sources: https:// www. hse. gov. uk / statistics / overview. htm
were reported, leading to 33.7 million working days lost and £ 21.6 billion in costs to the UK economy. 1
In some cases, these incidents involve unsafe access to hazardous or restricted areas, including plant rooms, electrical infrastructure, maintenance zones or escape routes that have been misused or blocked. Whether intentional or accidental, unauthorised access to these locations creates significant safety risks for both workers and the public.
For example, in industrial and commercial environments, individuals entering confined spaces or machinery zones without the correct training or authorisation can be exposed to life threatening hazards. In public spaces, unsecured emergency exits or staff only areas can lead to safety breach, vandalism or misuse during evacuations.
David Rock, Market Development Manager, at Abloy UK, explains:“ These insights highlight the need for increased awareness around access control in life safety management. Every time we reduce the chances of someone being in the wrong place at the wrong time, we lower the risk of injury, improve compliance and protect organisations from disruption.”
It is recommended that life safety access control includes systems that can restrict access to hazardous areas and manage permissions in real time. For example, Abloy’ s electromechanical eCLIQ solution offers complete control over which key cards can access certain areas. This can be integrated into permit to work procedures, ensuring that only trained, competent individuals are able to access the correct areas.
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