{"id":21289,"date":"2024-02-12T08:30:25","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T08:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clearway.co.uk\/?p=21289"},"modified":"2024-07-15T08:36:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T08:36:38","slug":"5-ways-to-mitigate-property-safety-risks-with-security-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clearway.co.uk\/news\/5-ways-to-mitigate-property-safety-risks-with-security-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Risk Mitigation: 5 Ways to Mitigate Property Safety Risks With Security Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that the installation of safety risk mitigation technology in commercial property can have a huge impact on your insurance premiums?<\/p>\n

Security systems cover a range of functions, from automated motion detectors to physical barriers, surveillance networks, alarm units and security doors.<\/p>\n

Picking the right options is essential, based on the risks your property or business is most exposed to and depending on the way you use your facility.<\/p>\n

In this article we’ll explore five of the most popular security systems for property safety risk<\/a> mitigation and discover how they can contribute towards minimising risk \u2013 and, potentially, reducing the cost of insuring a premises that would otherwise present a high-risk prospect.<\/p>\n\n

1. Technological Security Alarm Systems<\/h2>\n

CCTV<\/h3>\n

The first and often most prevalent form of security system relies on technology. CCTV cameras can monitor activities across any site, whether indoor CCTV units, outdoor weatherproof cameras, or mast-mounted CCTV models and towers that cover larger areas.<\/p>\n

CCTV acts as a deterrent against prospective intruders, and the evolving tech incorporated into these security assets means there is a solution for every property. For instance, we can fit CCTV cameras with AI-based video analytics, facial recognition abilities and automatic number plate recognition.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

Intruder Detection<\/h3>\n

Another security option that may work in conjunction with CCTV cameras is an intrusion detection system, which can operate on pre-set hours or be automated to raise an alert whenever unusual or suspicious movement is detected.<\/p>\n

These alarms can inform on-site security personnel or patrolling guards when movement has been identified and within which zone, allowing them to investigate and determine whether a security threat exists.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, intrusion detection alarms can be fitted in specific zones or spaces and linked to CCTV cameras and audible alarms if the glass is broken, a door is opened, or a lock is forced when the area is not in use.<\/p>\n\"Construction\n

Security Alarms<\/h3>\n

Alarms are available in a huge array of formats and configurations but primarily exist to sound an alarm when either they are manually activated, or because something occurs that is designated a potential security issue.<\/p>\n

They may operate based on commands from a motion detection system or can be adapted to different types of risks \u2013 such as an emergency evacuation alarm, a panic alarm or a burglary alarm.<\/p>\n

Having security alarms and CCTV cameras under 24\/7 monitoring is ideal. This service ensures that an alert is never ignored or assumed to be false, particularly if the alarm is not audible when the property is empty. Responders can evaluate the authenticity of the warning and initiate the appropriate security response.<\/p>\n\"Clearway\n

2. Specialist Vacant Property Security Solutions<\/h2>\n

Some security solutions are suited to any property or premises, but an empty building \u2013 whether a residential home, a construction site or a commercial building \u2013 is at an elevated risk when vacant. That may be because of a temporary pause in development works, because the property is between tenants or because it has been vacant for the long term.<\/p>\n

Vacant property security is essential for many clients, including:<\/p>\n