Security is a key point of consideration for businesses and their premises. Protecting staff, and business assets as well as ensuring that your premises are safe against intruders is highly important. This is why it’s very important to think about the security of your business premises. From carrying out a risk management assessment to the types of security features that you can consider installing for your business, this article offers key advice and support on security for your business premises.
At Cardiff Alarms, we are the leading independent installer of security systems including access control, intruder alarms and CCTV installation in Cardiff and the surrounding areas. We are able to support you in installing or upgrading your current security system to keep you, your employees and your business assets/premises safe. Get in touch with a member of our team today by calling now or by enquiring using an online contact form on our website.
Carrying Out a Risk Assessment for Your Business
Investing in security systems and upgrading current systems can reduce your insurance premiums as well as increase staff security and morale. There are certain industries where security will be more important than others in terms of the complexity of systems that you choose to install. This is why a risk assessment is so important and it’s recommended to carry out an in-depth assessment every year. The way that your business operates may change. Some examples include:
- Have you expanded your operations and need more security such as increasing the current premises size or have you bought or rented new premises?
- Has crime increased in the area, therefore, you need to consider investing in increased security.
- Do you hold more inventory than you used to during your last review, do you need to arrange for increased security?
- Has there been a breach or is the risk of a breach increasing? More employees, more third parties entering the premises etc.
Access Control – Control Who Can Access the Premises
Access control systems are a simple solution to control who has access to the premises at any given time. You can arrange different access levels and there are several different systems available to suit your needs. Do you have third parties that are having to make deliveries? Do you have a large workforce that needs access to the building? Access control allows you to control who can enter your business and when. There are basic forms of access control such as passwords or fob systems all the way up to biometric security systems.
CCTV – Increasing Security & Surveillance
CCTV serves the dual purpose of allowing surveillance of your premises and increasing staff morale. You can protect your employees as well as combine active surveillance with other systems such as intruder alarms. These systems also serve as a deterrent from people stealing when inside the building or from intruders who try to gain access to the building. Having CCTV evidence combined with other forms of evidence is vital in criminal investigations and for reducing insurance premiums.
Intruder Alarms to Protect Against Targeted Incidents
Intruder alarms are vital in defending your business from the unfortunate result of a break-in. These systems also provide you with the peace of mind that your business is protected when staff are not on the premises. These are key to consider in combination with a CCTV system for comprehensive protection and security against intruders.
At Cardiff Alarms, we are the leading independent installer of security systems including access control, intruder alarms and CCTV installation in Cardiff and the surrounding areas. We are able to support you in installing or upgrading your current security system to keep you, your employees and your business assets/premises safe. Get in touch with a member of our team today by calling now or by enquiring using an online contact form on our website.