CCTV towers have taken the security industry by storm in recent years, offering instant temporary remote monitoring in locations where surveillance camera installation would otherwise be impossible.
CCTV is one of the best possible Construction site security measures that you can install on any property, acting as a highly effective deterrent to criminals, allowing you to monitor your site from anywhere in the world via mobile device, and allowing for a rapid response to any emergency situation.
They will also help to create a safer and more productive workplace, as workers will be more likely to follow safety procedures and work harder if they know that they may be being observed.
CCTV towers require no mains electricity access, making them ideal for construction sites, car parks, and other business premises in remote places.
Here are some of the biggest benefits of installing a CCTV tower on your business site.
Reduced Insurance Premiums
Installing a CCTV will give you peace of mind that the chances of criminal activity taking place on your site are extremely low.
You are not the only person who will be reassured however, and your insurance company may be willing to offer you a discounted premium due to the reduced risk of a criminal or liability claim.
Deterring criminals
Surveillance cameras are a serious deterrent to burglars, vandals, fly tippers, and anyone else intent on criminal activity.
Not only will intruders be deterred by a CCTV tower, with a 7m tall pole topped by multiple cameras being extremely difficult to miss, but its presence will also reduce the risk of pretty theft by staff or customers.
It is a horrible thought to think that your employees may consider stealing from you, but the fact is that it does happen.
If this does happen, CCTV footage can be invaluable, helping you identify the individual responsible, take the appropriate disciplinary action, and used as evidence in court if required.
Manage staff activity
Even for small or medium sized businesses, tracking activity across your site at all times can be impossible.
It is much easier to do this, however, with a mobile CCTV tower in place.
With a huge detection range, when placed in the centre of the site, a CCTV tower will allow you or your management team to monitor day-to-day activity by staff and contractors.
Modern CCTV towers will automatically transmit images via 5G, meaning that you can access surveillance images directly from your site from anywhere in the world.
This is perfect for those in charge of multiple business sites at once or for those responsible for remote sites where regularly attending the location in person is not possible.
Reassuring Staff
Knowing that their workplace is well protected against intruders will help staff to feel safe and relaxed in their work, increasing productivity, and creating a much happier environment on site.
CCTV will not only protect workers whilst on shift, but also cover car parks and entry and exit points, ensuring they feel protected from the moment they arrive to the moment that they leave work at the end of the day.
A mobile tower can also protect workers from each other, significantly reducing the chances of harassment and physical bullying in the workplace.
Health and Safety Regulations
No matter how cautious you are with your health and safety precautions you still need your staff to abide by the regulations in place to ensure they are effective.
With surveillance in place, this is much more likely, and any breaches can be swiftly identified and dealt with.
Furthermore, the footage from any accidents that do unfortunately occur as a result to lax behaviour can be used as part of future training.
If your staff see the result of poor safety practice in their own workplace, the impact of this training will be much greater than simply informing them of the risks, not to mention that they will want to do all they can to avoid being the subject of a future video.
How to choose a CCTV tower
With a multitude of CCTV options available, it can be difficult to know which to go for.
Some of the things to look out for when choosing the best CCTV system for your commercial site include:
Specifications
The basic capabilities of any CCTV system are the best place to start when it comes to narrowing down your options.
Battery size, memory, lens size, and range are all factors to consider when comparing CCTV towers.
Price
It can be tempting to opt for the cheapest security camera system that you can find but this could lead to unreliability, and a blackout or grainy footage is the last thing you need in an emergency.
Try to find the best possible tower within your budget, as this is an investment that will save you plenty of money in the long-term.