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Tag Guard Systems contribute to reducing contractors� risks of health & safety implications of vandalism and theft on construction sites

Health & safety on construction and building sites has long been a hot topic that has attracted widespread attention � and rightly so. The drive to squeeze out bad practices and enforce measures to improve safety records has achieved real progress. All responsible employers now accept their obligations willingly and strive to obtain the highest possible standards for their employees.

However, a recent case has highlighted the serious implications for contractors relating to people who are trespassing and should not even be on a site. Should the employers� duty of care be taken to include intruders intent on theft or vandalism? Are they entitled to the same protection?

Recently a large national construction employer was faced with this issue. They were investigated by the Health & Safety executive over an alleged failure to exercise their duty of care following injuries suffered by a young intruder on their site.

The case was centred on an alleged failure to take adequate measures to prevent intruders getting on to the site. This problem is always a major concern � usually for general security reasons.

Expecting to be faced with criticism, and possibly worse, the company prepared for the hearing fearing an unfavourable outcome. The major risk was expected to be criticism of their reliance on the welded-mesh fencing, in common usage on sites. It was being suggested that this was not adequate without additional H&S measures.

However, their security company suggested that the security measures and equipment utilised on the site had a dual purpose � covering health and safety as well as the conventional security issues. In addition to fencing, the site had been protected by an innovative and unique security system designed specifically to detect people inside the perimeter.

The system is monitored remotely at the security company�s 24/7 control centre and a local mobile response unit is despatched to visit the site and investigate the cause of the alarms. This system proved to be far more effective than static guards or mobile patrols. The system, which was installed to provide detection in critical areas of the site, caused alarms to be set-off when the youth entered the site.

The hearing quickly agreed that this did satisfy the contractor�s duty of care since they had taken reasonable perimeter measures when combined with a secondary detection system. The case was dropped and no further action was taken, much to the contractor�s relief.

Unlike guards who cannot maintain continuous observation over the whole site all of the time, the system never stops or suffers any human failings. It detects all intruders irrespective of their reasons for going onto the site.

This system is available nationwide from Tag Guard Systems and has a successful 10 year track record of providing protection at costs that are significantly lower than guards or patrols. The system now incorporates wireless CCTV, wireless alarms, lone worker protection and plant and vehicle anti-theft tracking and fleet management.

The company has won two DTI Smart awards and has Thatcham approval for the Cat 5 version of its Locator tracking system and the associated monitoring centre.

Details are available from:

Tag Guard Systems
Unit 2 Blendworth
Horndean
Waterlooville
Hampshire PO8 0AG

Tel: 02392 598218
Fax: 02392 598918

Email: [email protected]
Web: www.tag-guard.com

Company Information - Tag Guard Systems

Tag Guard Systems is a private UK company specialising in wireless CCTV and alarm security systems, vehicle and construction plant tracking and lone worker protection. The company�s technically innovative solutions have been established in the construction and building industries for many years. More recent developments with wi-fi CCTV are proving very popular with property managers dealing with industrial complexes, shopping centres and a wide range of other projects.

Tag Guard Systems are used in�..

- building and construction sites
- property refurbishment
- void properties, both commercial and residential
- storage yards and depots
- lone workers � health & safety management
- owners and managers of plant and vehicle fleets
- and many others�..

TAGALARM

TagAlarm is a monitored wireless alarm system ideally suited to site security where hard-wired systems are not suitable. It is equally appropriate in a wide range of other installations providing a more efficient and less expensive solution to traditional static guards or mobile patrols. Its rugged build quality and reliability combined with the flexibility of wireless communication is combined with 24 hour monitoring at our secure operating centre.

TAGCAM

TagCam is a range of wi-fi CCTV equipment providing full functionality without the need of cabling for image data transmission. The absence of data cabling simplifies the installation of systems and eliminates most of the civil works normally required � quick installation, flexibility and reduced cost. The systems can work in conjunction with TagAlarm or independently.

We provide a complete service including guard response to alarms.

LOCATOR

Locator is a comprehensive fleet management tool that puts you in control of your vehicles and plant. Simplicity of operation is a key feature. Tracking allows you to control vehicle use and reduce the operating costs through the elimination of unauthorised use, control of servicing and reduction of losses from theft. Theft can be detected when it occurs and vehicles can be tracked and recovered.

The LOCATOR (Cat 5) version is approved by the Thatcham organisation to its new Cat 5 standard for �after theft vehicle recovery systems�. This is a new initiative in conjunction with ACPO and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to reduce losses from stolen cars. The rigorous standard is proof of the system�s build quality and design.

TOUCHTAG

TouchTag is a mobile phone containing a GPS unit and an emergency button. The service is monitored 24 hours a day at our secure operating centre. The TouchTag can be used in a variety of ways including regular status checks that require the user to press �OK�. If they fail to do this an alert is raised at the monitoring centre initiating an emergency procedure.

Whether you are a Health & Safety officer or simply a caring employer your staff will be able to call on help when and where it is needed. The burden on health & safety officers is increasing to such an extent that this �duty of care� responsibility cannot be ignored.

Tag Guard provides service throughout UK from regional offices. For all enquiries please contact:

Tag Guard Systems
Unit 2, Blendworth Farmhouse
Horndean
Waterlooville
Hampshire
PO8 0AG

Phone: 02392 598218
Fax: 02392 598918

Web: www.tag-guard.com
Email [email protected]

Author Information - Richard Lang

Managing Director

Richard Lang is the Managing Director of Tag Guard Systems. He spent the first 10 years of his working life as a civil engineer in the UK, South Africa and the Middle East before doing an MBA and then becoming the regional head of construction finance for Bank of America in the Middle East. Since then he has run several private companies before joining his business partner Dr Vaughan Kitchin to set up Tag Guard in 1996. The company has now become an established specialist in security services to construction, building and property management companies. It is also a leader in the provision of specialist plant and vehicle after theft recovery systems and fleet management.