Scaffolding is a common feature on construction sites throughout the UK, providing access to upper floors of residential, commercial and industrial premises whilst works are carried out. Made up of frames, planks, beams and guardrails, scaffolding provides safe access to construction workers, but can also be a security risk, as it is also easier for unauthorised people to gain access to buildings that would have otherwise been inaccessible.
Whilst scaffolding is a temporary access solution, it would be expensive and impractical to disassemble at the end of each working day. Whilst temporary hoarding and fencing can provide an extra layer of protection for a building, extra consideration must be taken to provide scaffold system security.
What are scaffold alarms?
Scaffold alarms provide a temporary security solution. For a relatively low cost, scaffold alarms can be fitted to scaffolding, out of reach from intruders and vandals, but sounding the alarm in the case of someone attempting to climb the scaffold system and gain access to the building.
Designed to protect building perimeters, scaffold alarms are used outside and are therefore subject to any weather conditions that may come, along with birds and other small animals. However, whilst this may sound like a concern, scaffold alarm systems use the latest weather and pest resistant technologies, preventing false activation of the alarms. There’s no need to worry about false alarms from strong winds or roosting birds.
If you are not convinced about the importance of scaffold alarms in securing your construction site, you should consider the following points:
24 hour protection
Scaffold alarms can be used day and night, whenever the work is not being carried out on a construction site. As we currently face uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, should construction work have to stop at any point as a safety precaution or as a result of government advice, scaffold alarms ensure sites are protected throughout.
Remote monitoring
As well as sounding the alarms at a construction site when activated, scaffold alarms can also be remotely monitored, ensuring a message is sent to responsible persons in the case of an emergency. Should an alarm sound, even when there are not security personnel on site, those tasked with monitoring the site will be notified immediately.
Insurance requirements
As scaffold alarm systems have become more commonplace, increasing numbers of insurers are now asking for scaffold alarms as a requirement before agreeing to insure the site. As damage to buildings, theft of tools and machinery, and potential injuries can potentially be extremely costly, insurers ask that as much as possible is done to protect the scaffolding and the premises that it is attached to.
Brighton Scaffold Alarms
If you are looking for scaffold alarms and other temporary site security services in Brighton or the surrounding areas, then you can contact Suttie Site Services today by calling 0844 241 5300. We will be happy to discuss your needs and talk you through the best solutions to suit your site.
