Whatever your business you will want to ensure your premises are secure and your staff are safe and there are many ways of doing this. You may already have some security systems in place but there are always ways to update and improve these and a specialist security company will have the expertise and know-how to assess the security risks of your business. Our Best Ways to Increase the Security of your Business will help you understand what options are available and how they can work together to give you and your team peace of mind.
You should start by identifying where you, your business and property are most vulnerable and this can be done by carrying out a risk assessment. This will help you prioritise the areas that need focus and enable you to plan any actions. A good and professional security company like Elite Fire & Security will come out to your business and complete a full assessment and analysis to help you understand the areas you should and could focus on to increase the security of your business.
Security options can be based around the security of your property and people as well as data and cash security. Adding security features to your property will often reduce your insurance premiums so always check this and take it into account when reviewing costs.
Increase the Security of your Business with a CCTV System
CCTV systems are used for two purposes; investigation and deterrence. They enable a property owner or business to see things happening in real-time in a building or an area or go back to review specific dates and times if you need to and this helps to keep a property secure from unauthorised people entering or unauthorised activity happening. The cameras simultaneously transmit footage to a screen which allows the areas where the cameras are installed to be viewed in real-time and recorded for playback later. A CCTV system can be used to:
In order to maximise CCTV cameras, they should be placed at specific points and expert security businesses will be able to advise you on this.
There are lots of different types of CCTV and each one offers different benefits. A professional security company will come out to your property or business to assess your needs and security hotspots to design the best system for you and your budget.
Increase the Security of your Business with a Commercial Intruder Alarm
Commercial Intruder Alarms or commercial burglar alarms are systems that will sound an alarm when an unauthorised person enters your property. They will put potential intruders off and protect your property and business, giving you peace of mind 24 hours, 365 days a year. It is a well-known fact that intruders would rather target a property with no security system or an old, outdated alarm system than to take the risk of breaking into a property with a newly integrated intruder alarm.
Depending on your requirements, Commercial Intruder Alarms are all designed to trigger an alarm when an intruder is detected inside, outside or both. There are different types of alarms available and the alarm you choose will depend on the nature of your business and the property and belongings you are protecting.
Increase the Security of your Business with a Bespoke Access Control Door System
Access control systems offer security to businesses, homes or premises by giving flexible control over who can enter. They are one of the most commonly used security systems and there are several types available to suit your needs. An access control system can be used on a door, gate, lift, barrier or any entry point or multiple entry points to control who enters and leaves a property. They are a solution to protect people, an area, belongings and systems inside a property as well as the property itself. They also enable you to monitor who is entering and leaving at any given time.
The purpose of an access control system is to provide quick and convenient access to a building or area to anyone who is authorised, whilst restricting access to unauthorised people.
There are several different types of Access Control Door Systems and each one works slightly differently with different ways of accessing a building, property or area.
An access control system also negates the need of multiple people having keys to enter which can get lost, stolen or passed on. If keys are lost its saves you having to change locks and re-issue multiple keys to multiple users.
Increase the Security of your Business with Commercial Gates & Barriers
Commercial gates are strong enough to secure your business or commercial property and come in a huge range of styles, sizes, materials and colours, and they can be automated to make getting in and out of your business easy whilst still keeping it secure. Automated Commercial Gates can be opened and closed using a variety of devices including; digital keypads, card readers, intercom systems, CCTV systems and vehicle tag readers.
Commercial barriers are barriers which prevent unauthorised access and control access to a commercial business or property and are ideal for high traffic sites or properties that need entry and exit points monitored. They are also used in car parks and on train crossings and their strong build mean they can endure high volume traffic access points and be opened and closed a lot of times day and night. Automated Commercial Barriers can be opened and closed using a variety of devices including; digital keypads, card readers, intercom systems, CCTV systems and vehicle tag readers.
The main purpose of Commercial Gates & Barriers is to protect a site or property from unauthorised access, monitor and control access, prevent access or slow traffic down when they are entering or exiting. A Commercial Gate system will also give a property or site privacy compared to having an open entrance.
Commercial Gates have many different benefits and are manufactured to your specifications and businesses needs, therefore, you should always make use of a specialist Commercial Security Company who will assess your business, property and site to advise you which Commercial Barrier system will be best for you.
Types of Commercial Gates:
All of these can be automated and accessed in different ways and made from wood, aluminium or steel depending on your requirements.
Commercial Barriers have many different benefits and are manufactured to your specifications and businesses needs:
There are many different types of Commercial Barrier Systems available and each one will vary depending on your business or commercial property needs, therefore, you should always make use of a specialist Commercial Security Company who will assess your business, property and site to advise you which Commercial Barrier system will be best for you.
Types of Commercial Barriers:
A Commercial Gate & Barrier specialist will fully understand your security and access needs and will be able to advise you on the best system for you and your property. They will design, supply, install and maintain your Commercial Gate or Barrier system, making adjustments and additions to your security needs as and when you need it.
Increase the Security of your Business with a Commercial Fire Alarm System
A fire in a business can be devastating for you, your team, your customers and the overall running of your business, as well as being a threat to lives and serious injury, both physically and mentally. Lots of fires in workplaces or commercial properties can be avoided by taking the right steps to prevent fires, minimise them if one starts and by having effective systems, controls and processes in place for the people inside the property to enable them to safely evacuate and ensure the emergency services are called quickly to prevent the fire from spreading.
It is known that there are nearly twenty thousand commercial fires in the UK every year and it costs UK businesses millions of pounds, from damage to property, loss of business, fines, compensation claims and increased insurance premiums and this highlights the importance of being fire safe within your business. As a commercial property or business owner, you have a legal responsibility so it should always be taken seriously. We would recommend that your businesses ‘Responsible Person’ use a reputable and professional Fire Safety Specialist to help support and deliver your legal responsibilities when it comes to fire, fire prevention, fire safety and fire procedures.
A fire alarm system will have a number of devices working together to detect when there is smoke, heat, fire or carbon monoxide and subsequently warn people through visual lights and audio alarms. Alarms can include motorized bells, mountable sounders, horns and light systems.
Most fire alarm systems have the same principle; warning people in and around a building if there is heat, smoke or fire detected or if the fire alarm emergency glass unit has been broken, warning them to evacuate. Fire alarm systems can do more than this and it depends how sophisticated the system is if it does anything else.
Fire Safety Legislation
The UK fire alarm regulations state that all bus