Crime Prevention on building sites
A building site with tools, materials, plants and other machinery lying about can be very inviting to a thief. The site can also be used as a route to break into adjacent premises. You can reduce the risk of crime by sticking to the following guidelines.
- Scaffolds should be erected only when work is ready to begin, and taken down as soon as work is finished.
- Remove all ladders and climbing aids nightly and lock them away securely. If this is not possible, chain and lock them in a horizontal position, taking care not to obstruct the footway.
- Keep unauthorised people from climbing up any structure by using sheet material, overhangs or other methods.
- Put extra security lighting on the upper levels to deter climbing at night.
- If you cannot get adequate security in these ways, we recommend that you use an on-site security guard outside working hours, or alternatively consider using scaffolding alarms.
- You can get information and advice from the local Crime Prevention officer at the nearest Metropolitan Police Station, who will visit the site and help you plan your security scheme in detail.
- You should note your responsibilities under the construction (Design Management) Regulations 1994 regarding site security.
Please click on this link to view some more detailed Crime Prevention Information.
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