If your business or organisation has its own car park, you should ensure that it is as secure as possible to reduce security and safety risks.
Having effective perimeter security will help to control access to the staff car park and minimise the risk of cars being stolen. Here is some advice on how to reduce theft from staff car parks.
Barriers
Security barriers can be used to control who can enter and exit a car park. You can get barriers that will only open when a car with a certain registration pulls up to it.
Alternatively, you can have an intercom system on either side of the barrier, and someone can control the opening of the barrier.
Turnstiles
Access should be monitored and controlled to only permit authorised personnel to enter the car park on foot, as well as by car. Turnstiles are an effective method of managing the access of people into an area or building. Access can be gained by using a PIN code or fob.
Palisade fencing
Installing palisade fencing around the perimeter of your car park will help to ensure that you have a solid boundary.
It is a simple solution to protect the site whilst still maintaining visibility of the car park. The height and lack of footholds make it difficult for people to climb over the fencing to gain unauthorised access.
CCTV
All car parks should have adequate CCTV so that any incidents can be monitored and recorded and footage be provided to the authorities if required. It is worth investing in a decent CCTV system which will cover the whole car park and produce a clear image.
Lighting
Good lighting can be an effective deterrent so ensure that your car park is well-lit. This can also help to make staff feel safer when going to their cars, especially when they are on their own or it is dark outside.
Motion-sensing lighting should be sufficient in smaller car parks, whereas larger and multi-story car parks will require good, consistent lighting in all areas. Make sure you do not forget stairwells or ramps.
Beam technology
Place beam technology at possible points of unauthorised entry along the perimeter of the car park. When a beam is broken, it can alert someone by sending a notification, trigger an intruder alarm, or trigger the CCTV to display a recording of the potential breach.
Signage
Displaying signage around the perimeter of the car park that warns potential thieves of the security measures in place will help to deter them from taking action out of fear of being caught.
For help and advice with effectively controlling access to a car park, get in touch with our team of experts at Gateway Automation on 01522 682255, or email info@gatewayautomation.co.uk.
With over 40 years of combined experience and expertise, Gateway Automation offers a value-for-money service with well-engineered and high-quality security systems and barriers, manufactured to your specific requirements.
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