The Best Anti-Theft Methods to Protect Your Plant
Plant theft has steadily been on the rise for years, and this has continued to cost several industrial businesses tens of millions. So, it comes as no surprise that industrial business owners want to do all they can to ensure that their property stays protected and theft-proof from plant and equipment thieves and vandals. Most of the industrial equipment thieves look out for includes;
- Tractors
- Landscaping tools
- Generators
- Lawnmowers
- Trailers
- Excavators
- Pressure washers
- Metals
- Rollers
- Diggers
- Tools
- Surveillance systems e.t.c.
While there are several security measures that you can put in place to ensure the safety of your plant, tools, and equipment, here are the best security tips from Bristol Security Company to help keep your plant safe.
1. Install CCTV Cameras
Installing CCTV cameras in strategic places where they can’t be reached by vandals or affected by the elements is a great way to literally keep an eye on your industrial site. When properly installed by a professional company, CCTV cameras offer round-the-clock surveillance, which provides you with all the information you need in the case of a theft or any criminal damage on your industrial site. Also, knowing that your property is monitored via a CCTV system may also put off potential criminals.
2. Perform Regular Scheduled and Unscheduled Inspections
Another excellent way to protect your plant is by hiring experts, like SIA Security Guards Bristol, that can perform thorough checks on your property regularly. These checks can help you detect if something is suspicious on your property or even help you catch troublemakers red-handed.
3. Employ Security Guards
One of the classic and most effective ways to keep your plant safe is by hiring industrial security guards. Professional industrial security guards like Security Guards Bristol are a rewarding investment for several industrial businesses. Whether as static security guards or mobile security patrols, Security Guards Bristol provides a heightened sense of security on your property 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Security Guards Bristol offers the best form of on-site security presence and are a huge deterrent to criminals.
4. Fit Alarm Systems/ Immobilisers
A good way to deter criminals off your property and protect your plant is by fitting an SSAIB accredited alarm system on your premises. You should also ensure that it is properly installed by an approved expert such as Bristol Security Company. Alarm systems are a great way to quickly detect unauthorised access to your property and can help you notify the appropriate authorities right on time. Similarly, you should install immobilisation systems and security which will make it impossible for thieves to move any of your machinery and equipment.
5. Extra Security for the Gates and Fences
Pretty simple, yet effective, securing your gates and fences is more than you think. Investing in anti-theft options such as barbed wire, steel gates or even anti-climb paints are necessary to keep your plant safe from trespassers.