Construction is a vast industry involving the storage and on-going use of high-value vehicles, materials, tools and machinery, making construction sites a highly profitable target for criminals. The construction industry loses at least £400 million annually through theft, and approximately the same amount again through vandalism and fire, with around 40% (approximately 100,000) of all construction site fires being started deliberately. We supply a range of equipment to keep your site, tools and most importantly your workforce, safe and secure. In addition we can supply site toilets and welfare units for the wellbeing of your workers.
Each construction project is unique and carries its own set of issues depending on the size, nature, and location of the project. There are, however, certain security threats that all construction sites have to face. They include Threat to human life.
Where can I find information about construction site security?
For essential construction industry specific information, the UK’s Health and Safety Executive offers regularly updated information, including protocols and codes of practice.
How to make a construction site secure?
Before working on making the site secure, you need to determine the level of security required and the extent of the threats faced, which is best achieved through a risk assessment of the construction site. A risk assessment is a thorough analysis of the threats that need to be addressed, how severe they are, and the best way to eliminate them.