{"id":15109,"date":"2020-11-18T12:14:41","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T12:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securesiteuk.co.uk\/?p=15109"},"modified":"2021-01-14T09:52:43","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T09:52:43","slug":"construction-site-security-meeting-covid-19-compliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securesiteuk.co.uk\/construction-site-security-meeting-covid-19-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction Site Security: Meeting Covid-19 Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Improving your access control procedures and technology could help detect coronavirus symptoms before workers enter a construction site. This may control the spread of infection.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no doubt that meeting Covid-19 compliance on your construction site has become a vital security measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These \u2018uncharted waters\u2019 are forcing many managers to question,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What should I be doing on my construction site to meet Covid-19 compliance?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, we\u2019re regularly hearing stories of projects being suspended due to a Coronavirus outbreak on a construction site, such as the one in Belfast a few weeks back.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we aim to cover what provisions you could (and should) be putting in place to ensure you remain compliant, and to avoid any costly project delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to find out more\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 and Construction Sites: What The Government Says<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the approved document, Construction And Other Outdoor Work<\/a>, the Government highlights some key measures to maintain safety in the workplace, but offers little in the way of concrete, practical, industry-specific solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In light of this, the most responsive security providers have adapted to the needs of construction companies and augmented their \u2018tested and true\u2019 approaches with new services and technology.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Initial Site Survey Cannot Be Overlooked<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Secure Site, we highly recommend an initial site survey and consultation. This will allow us to understand \u2013 not only the site-specific security risks \u2013 but other measures that need to be in place to meet Covid-19 compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once a clear understanding of your site is gained, we\u2019ll look at the most-effective solutions available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of Covid-19 compliance, we will always assess your <\/strong>access control measures.<\/strong><\/a> Improving your access control procedures and technology could help detect coronavirus symptoms before workers enter a construction site. This may significantly control the spread of infection.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Construction Site Entry & Access Control Turnstiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The better the turnstile build and technology,<\/a> the more likely you are to be Covid-19 compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These days, turnstiles don\u2019t just grant authorised access to a construction site. They can have a range of features to ensure safety and compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking at entry & access control turnstiles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n