The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced every field, including construction. The rules and regulations for securing an appropriate business waiver in the building industry differ from state to state. However, the market has been affected regardless of where you work.
Many construction sites had to close temporarily, and those who will continue to work must follow stringent new OSHA guidelines. Of course, one industry has not been halted by the pandemic: crime. Financial uncertainty has raised the stakes for petty thieves, and vacant construction sites can look like a haul when times are tough.
Having a security guard on site will establish safety for not only your workers but also ensure the security of everything on the property, including tools, equipment, and personal belongings.
Most Common Stolen Equipment
- Wheeled & Tracked Loaders
- Towable
- Skid Steer Loaders
- Excavators
- UTV
Designating someone to monitor tool use and inventory is an easy but successful preventative measure for tool theft. This signals to others on the work site that someone is looking over their shoulder. Tools can be equipped with barcodes or microchips for inventory control, enabling employees to check them in and out each day.
A security officer can track
- Surveillance feeds.
- Check credentials for access control.
- Inspect bags.
- Limit access to approved personnel as a preventative measure.
You should assign an officer a specific task in a security plan, such as opening and closing a building for the day. In fact, during this COVID-19 pandemic, having a business without security guards watching over it is something to reconsider!
