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More Crimes Now Being Foiled
By Scaffolding Alarms
The new generation of Scaffolding
Alarms are proving to be an effective
way of protecting construction sites,
construction company assets, nearby
homes and premises, and highway users
from the effects of crime.
Scaffolding has long been a way for
thieves, vandals and even arsonists to gain
access to the valuable assets found on
construction sites, and to gain access to
nearby properties. Scaffolding is also known
to be used as a climbing frame by young
people and adults, often on a night out or
when involved in hi-jinks.
In London for example, the risk to life,
limb and property that unauthorised use of
scaffolding can cause is reflected in the legal
obligation of anyone erecting scaffolding
on the public highway to take measures
to prevent unauthorised access to that
scaffolding.
Controlling access to scaffolding at night,
weekends, holidays or other periods where
no workers or security personnel are
physically present on the site is a challenge
which has to be addressed in order to
deter intruders and prevent unauthorised
access.
Scaffolding alarms now provide an ideal
way to both deter and prevent unauthorised
access, and give those responsible for the
scaffolding and the site a chance to manage
their time and resources effectively.
The new generation of scaffolding alarms
use infra red sensors (Beams & PIR’s) on the
scaffolding to detect human activity (they
are not triggered by wind, leaves etc.). As
soon as any human access is detected the
alarm and floodlights are activated, and
these act as an immediate deterrent at the
scene.
When the alarm is activated a call is
made by a mobile or landline dialler, to the
monitoring station or a nominated person
which could be the site key-holder, site
foreman or the site’s own security. The call
gives details of the location of the of security
breach thus giving those responsible for the
scaffolding and the site the time and the
opportunity to take effective preventative
action.
Matthew Webb of Site Security Services
(London) Ltd explains:
“Scaffolding alarms are really proving
themselves to be a deterrent and a really
effective crime prevention tool which can
save site owners and contractors large
amounts of money and untold stress and
problems. If someone gains access to your
scaffolding you’re informed immediately.
Scaffolding alarms are now a must have and
valued part of so many site security systems.
The wireless versions are great because they
provide a huge amount of flexibility”
.
For more information call Security
Services (London) Ltd. on 0845 528 0473
or visit http://london-scaffolding-alarms.
co.ukor http://www.site-security.co.uk
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