Keeping your food processing site safe is of paramount importance as business thefts can seriously harm your productivity and bottom line. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to tighten the security of your premises. So here are seven measures to keep in mind.
1. CCTV Camera
Getting the best CCTV camera for your budget is a must. This will help you to gain full awareness of your site’s activity and keep an eye on high-movement, high-traffic areas. Even if the cameras aren’t manned 24/7, high-quality recordings can be helpful in the event of a security breach or investigation. CCTV security cameras these days can also be linked to mobile devices for real-time alerts.
2. Intruder Alarm System
Intruder alarm installation is an essential part of business safety. Alarms of this kind can be used to detect people and vehicles that should not be on-site at any given time. Alarms are perfect for keeping your premises secure overnight or when the food processing plant is closed.
3. Access Control
Know who is on your premises at any given time with an access control system. From standard key/card readers to facial recognition devices, you can accurately detect the whereabouts and attendance of your workforce. With a range of entry and exit capabilities, access control systems keep site entry tight.
4. Monitor Outside Vendors
Don’t let any visitors, outside vendors or non-employees enter your building/s. Allocate a specific area to handle paperwork and make sure this is monitored by doorbell cameras and CCTV.
5. Create a Single Point of Entry
Having a single point of entry into your facility will make access control so much easier as everyone who enters can be observed. CCTV can be installed at the entry point but also around quieter parts of your facility to pick-up suspicious activity.
6. Hire a Security Guard
A security guard can be used to check bags or inspect vehicles entering your site. They can also monitor CCTV and act on anything unusual. The presence of a security guard alone can act as a deterrent for thieves.
7. Have an Open Floor Plan
With an open floor plan, intruders have fewer places to hide. It’ll also increase the visibility of all employees and make it easier to monitor the inner workings of your site. If you’ve multiple rooms, make sure the doors are shut between each section of your processing site and place a camera in each room. This might seem a bit extreme but it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Protecting your food processing site could save you a lot of hassle, time and money down the line, so take steps to make your site secure. The team at MYDIS can help you find the right solution, so contact us today for assistance.