The key reason for implementing an access control system is usually to secure physical access to your buildings or sites. You want to control and log who is entering which area and when. But choose the right system, and the access control benefits can stretch fat beyond protecting people, places, and possessions. Let’s review the benefits:
There are many benefits of access control, including:
Access control helps restrict certain areas
The main benefit of access control is that access control systems work to restrict access to unauthorized persons. This can ensure the safety of your employees – and your business assets – against unwanted visitors.
Access control goes beyond standard doors
Access control can be used with more than just opening doors. You can use such technology to open barriers, traffic flow control, motorised fences, and parking gates. This will keep any intruders away from your workplace, making the environment safer for everyone.
Cost-Effective
Granted, installing an access control system might be a bit costly in the beginning. However, the ongoing management process and capabilities then lower operational costs, making it an effective solution. For example, a keyless entry is a cost-saving measure. Should someone lose their key card, it’s much easier to replace one and reprogram the system than it is to change the entire building’s locks.
Changing the locks is expensive on its own and will have to be accompanied by the cost of issuing every employee a new key. An access control system also eliminates the need of having to print and photocopy ID cards as all of that information will be captured or be available electronically; a resolution that not only saves cost but is friendly to the environment too.
Access Controls add special event security
Many customers who are hosting special events, such as conventions, conferences, or business meetings, decide they want to invest in proper access control. This is to be sure that the people who are entering the special event are those who are allowed to enter and to keep out those who are not.
We’ve found that this is an important benefit for both attendees and those invited to be part of the event, such as speakers and traders, as it allows a level of privacy that wouldn’t be possible at an event where there were no access controls.
Stops the car park becoming overfilled and dangerous
A car park barrier can prevent an overflow of cars trying to park on-site, which can be dangerous in the event of an evacuation due to fire. Too many cars blocking the car park can prevent the authorised persons and the emergency services from accessing the building in the event of an accident or fire, so a car park barrier gives control over this issue.
Prevents trespassers
Did you know that one of the biggest causes of fire in the workplace is arson? So preventing unauthorised people from accessing your premises should be a top priority. Installing car park barriers or bollards on the premises restricts access to only those who are authorised, by either a code or pass shared only with employees. This will also easily allow you to stop and identify anyone who tries to gain access without permission, and identify which employees are parked on site.
Managing your security with access controls from Shelter Store
A business top priority should be the safety of its employees, clients, and their premises. You can help to protect your business with acmes control.
Shelter Store offers a wide variety of Access Controls. You can choose from Arm Barriers, Fold Down Bollards, Height Restrictions, Sliding & Swing Gates, Traffic Flow Control.
These systems are complete customisation to ensure they allow you all the solutions for security areas that you would like.