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Scaffolding has long been a way for thieves, vandals and even arsonists to gain access to construction sites or nearby properties. However, thanks to the new generation of scaffolding alarms, construction company assets, nearby homes and premises, and highway users are gaining increased protection from the effects of crime.
In London, for example, the risk to life, limb and property that unauthorised use of scaffolding can cause is reflected in the legal obligation of anyone erecting scaffolding on the public highway to take measures to prevent unauthorised access to that scaffolding.
According to security firm Site Security Services London Ltd, controlling access to scaffolding at night, weekends, holidays or other periods where no workers or security personnel are physically present on the site “is a challenge that has to be addressed” in order to deter intruders and prevent unauthorised access. Scaffolding alarms now provide those responsible for the scaffolding and the site with a chance to manage their time and resources effectively.
The new generation of scaffolding alarms use infrared sensors on the scaffolding to detect human activity (they are not triggered by wind, leaves etc.). As soon as any human access is detected the alarm and floodlights are activated, and these act as an immediate deterrent at the scene. When the alarm is activated a call is made by a mobile or landline dialler, to the monitoring station or a nominated person which could be the site key-holder, site foreman or the site’s own security.