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• Do some research on the area where you are working – is there a high crime rate? Speak to local contractors if possible or the police who can advise you. • For a sizeable project, security guards can be a sound investment when balanced against the potential losses of a breach of security. For added safety, ensure they are accredited by the SIA. • Thieves rely on being able to remain inconspicuous. They are obviously going to be more attracted to dark, unprotected jobsites where they can get in and out undetected. Reliable, portable lighting should be used when the site is closed. • Unfortunately construction site thefts can often be committed by employees with inside knowledge of the site. For this reason covert CCTV can be advisable in addition to overt CCTV which will act as a visual deterrent to outside thieves whilst providing evidence for a prosecution. • Another great deterrent
the perimeter. Don’t make them too specific so that they actually educate the thieves in how to mitigate against them! staff awarness Whether you are using your own staff, or subcontractors, you need to have adequate training in place and guidelines to ensure that those with access to the site are aware of company policy. As site crimes can often come from the inside, it will show good awareness to let all those on site know that you are observant and
to thieves is to ensure appropriate signage is displayed on
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