Most commercial video surveillance systems are focused on securing the facility from intruders and vandalism attempts. While this is possible at a manufacturing or industrial facility as well, there are secondary benefits to installing a complete video surveillance system. This kind of environment provides many opportunities for improving safety and productivity along with security, provided you use the right system.
Worker Safety
A complete surveillance system with 24-hour monitoring can serve as a worker protection feature with proper design. There are even options for worker detection to ensure that injuries and accidents trigger automatic alarms. Injury detection can save lives, not to mention preventing interruptions to production. Comprehensive video surveillance also prevents and documents unauthorized access that leaves you at risk for injury claims. Industrial settings can pose quite a hazard to unaware trespassers, so video coverage is the best way to deal with intrusions before accidents can occur.
Productivity
The same video system tracking who goes in and out of the facility can give you surprising insight into the general operation of the facility. Operation optimization begins with footage to help you identify bottlenecks and other issues affecting the production process. There’s no need for additional recording equipment or short-term monitoring efforts if you already have a complete video system in place. You can simply pull the necessary footage and have it analyzed by a time and efficiency consultant for faster answers.
Theft and Loss Prevention
Monitoring from a security system company is the best way to prevent theft and loss which can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in a large industrial facility. While commercial fire alarm systems may not detect intrusions or theft, they can alert you to early warning signs of a fire before there’s a loss of valuable materials or equipment. Protecting your facility in multiple ways is essential considering the costs associated with building or developing most industrial structures.
Industrial Qualifications
Many industrial certifications and qualifications require proof of the quality of the manufacturing process. Video surveillance footage showing clean room preparations, product testing, or other procedures can help you qualify for valuable certifications. If nothing else, you’ll want to store a supply of footage of the factory floor to demonstrate safety and quality measures in case of an audit in the future. Secure and ongoing storage is essential to retrieving the recorded footage when you need it the most.
Don’t put your industrial or manufacturing facility at risk by avoiding the costs of video and fire alarm surveillance. The costs of replacing and repairing a damaged facility are far higher than anything you’ll spend on securing the building. Invest in high quality commercial video surveillance systems today with the help of our team here at APC. We’re experts in commercial security solutions for all kinds of manufacturing facilities.
