Five reasons why warehouses have security

Security in warehouses is extremely important. Companies not only stock their products for customers to buy, but also valuable machinery and expensive technical equipment that can cause significant financial losses if stolen. You need the right security in place to make sure that your livelihood doesn’t incur serious damage. At SecurePro, we take a look at five reasons why warehouses have security.

Stolen stock

Without security, the risk of your goods being stolen rises remarkably. Intruders forcing their way into a warehouse are indeed a major factor when assessing the need for security, but there are times when goods get stolen by a member of staff. Since 2019 18,784 incidents of employee theft have been reported to police forces in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales. Companies should closely monitor areas where goods are going missing or install CCTV to find the culprit.

Vandalism

Not only are there problems with stock being stolen, it can also be damaged beyond repair. Stolen goods may be recovered, whereas vandalism will see massive financial losses and unrecoverable damage. Manned Security is a highly effective way of eliminating criminal damage. They deter criminals during the day and at night, protecting premises when other members of staff have gone home.

Fire

Security measures can be put in place to detect fires when there is no member of staff around to alert the emergency services. Alarm response teams can be deployed to deal with any situation effectively, even alerting any emergency services and keep you fully updated throughout.

Building safety

A building needs to be deemed safe in order for a company to legally trade. Warehouses are usually large buildings that need regular upkeep in order for employees to be safe whilst working. Ignoring safety measures will ultimately lead to structural damage and dangerous working conditions.

Employee Safety

Employees need to be able to feel safe in order for their job to be done successfully. Warehouse workers will feel vulnerable if they aren’t fully protected, especially if they are working alone or in a small team. Knowing that there is a security presence on site will help employees feel safe and secure during their shift.

Based in the West Midlands, SecurePro is a leading provider of security services, event manpower, crowd safety services and crowd management.  With a reputation for delivering quality, we proudly provide solutions for a diverse range of clients including local authorities, local and national festival promoters, sports clubs and private individuals. To learn more about our security guarding services head to https://secure-pro.co.uk/security-guarding/