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Why Having Warehouse CCTV is Necessary
Warehouses as we know act as a control room of the supply chain that contains valuable goods, sensitive materials and necessary equipment.
Because of the large volumes of goods stored within them, warehouses are a prime target target for criminals. While the threats from outside are concerning, they are only one among many kinds of security risks faced by warehouses, from internal theft to operational inefficiencies. A great way to manage your security and keep an eye on the staff, goods or equipment access in Open Frame Racks is with installing an effective CCTV system
UK CCTV Installations specialise in providing industry-leading CCTV installation to all types of small, medium, large and industrial warehouses. Working to prevent theft while also improving safety and productivity, their installations in warehouses are carried out by more than 90 teams nationwide.
So why do warehouses need CCTV, and is it really worth the cost? Here’s everything you need to know.
Benefits outweigh the cost
- Enable deterrent: Well-positioned CCTV can deter theft, trespassing and vandalism to both the exterior of your warehouse as well as internally within it.
- Stay on top of stock: prevent loss or damage as it enters and leaves the warehouse by monitoring through real-time tracking.
- Safety: Track if employees are following safety compliance for stable working conditions.
- Continuous Monitoring: Warehouses are usually operational both in the early hours of morning to late nights, so round-the-clock surveillance is imperative to avoid trespassing or accidents.
- Operation efficiency: Helps in making sure that advanced video analytics are at hand for management analysis in order to make key business decisions in improving operational efficiency.
SEVERAL FEATURES OF WAREHOUSE CCTV SYSTEM
- High-definition security surveillance video cameras to record detail images of all day and night environment.
- High-performance, weatherproof cameras for both indoor and outdoor surveillance
- PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras are great for wide open areas as you can zoom in on critical locations but also scan the wider area
- Instant alerts based on motion detection — when it senses something wrong.
- Access from anywhere so you can keep an eye on your warehouse even while out of town.
- Artificial Intelligence Processes Face Detection, Behavioural Analysis & Object Tracking.
- Cloud storage so all footage is securely backed up and recoverable when necessary.
KNOW THE WAREHOUSE STRUCTURE AND SECURITY NEEDS
Warehouses can have complex areas and each area of it can come with its own set of security issues. Whether you have large storage areas or active loading docks, it is important for your CCTV system to be strategically located depending on where the coverage needs lie.
1 – Perimeter and Access Points
The first line of defence you have for your warehouse is the perimeter, which consists of gates, fencing and external walls. The general rule is that entry points are areas with a lot of traffic and passageways for vehicles or people, so they are often the target locations.
Security Concerns:
- People accessing the site by sneaking through gates or climbing over fences.
- Steal of goods/assents out on non-activity hours.
- Exterior Problems such as Arson, or Intrusion.
Solutions:
- Put CCTV cameras on all entries and exits and in primary places like gates or parking spaces.
- Gain complete visibility of all vehicles coming onto the site using automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology, confirming that only authorised facility users gain access.
- Enable 24/7 monitoring with real-time alerts to allow security teams monitor for any suspicious activity outside of normal business hours.
2 – Delivery Access and Dock Areas
Loading dock, an important part in the movement of goods in warehouse. However, they are equally prone to theft and logistical glitches.
Security Concerns:
- Products lost or stolen, quantities miscounted during load and unload activity.
- Large trucks, heavy equipment with lack of direction and fast moving vehicles creating safety hazards for employees.
- Outside threats attacking during the nights when we might see little of any monitoring happening on its premise.
Solutions:
- Mount PTZ cameras at locations that cover all activity on the dock and nearly any angle possible.
- Have cameras with motion sensors for alerts of unusual activity when loading areas are not in operation.
- Use video analytics to follow items and make sure inventory records are accurate, virtually eliminating theft.
3 – Storage and Inventory Areas
Main storage areas of a warehouse is usually the most vulnerable and it’s the most valuable, therefore it consequently becomes a prime target for theft.
Security Concerns:
- Theft or internal staff are making mistakes with stock.
- Hijack, Pilferage and Replaced Cases of High Value goods.
- Fire or environmental hazards to inventory.
Solutions:
- Deploy high-quality cameras in your warehouse storage locations for tracking every shelf, aisle and pallet.
- Leverage AI-based CCTV systems, enabling automation of the identification of suspicious behaviour (eg Unauthorised access to high-value inventory).
- Making sure you have remote accessibility to the system so your warehouse managers can manage inventories even when they are not in the office.
4 – Administrative / Warehouse Offices
There may be offices in the warehouse that have valuable paperwork and goods, necessitating security equally as provided in storage areas.
Security Concerns:
- Access to private data and office automation without proper access rights.
- In the course of a break-in / mischief in unobserved professional areas.
- The risk of data breaches.
Solutions:
- Monitor all accesses and hallways in office areas by employing indoor CCTV cameras.
- Integrate closed-circuit television (CCTV) network with access control systems so that only authorised personnel can enter these controlled areas.
- Safely store footage to the cloud, so your most sensitive recordings won’t get stolen or tampered with.
5. Parking & Vehicle Access Areas
A warehouse typically includes big parking zones for both employees, transport trucks and delivery vehicles.
Security Concerns:
- Vehicle thefts or vandalism in the parking area.
- Unauthorised vehicles come and go without warning.
- Wrong parking that may interrupt in smooth running of operations.
Solutions:
- Fix ANPR cameras to all vehicle access areas, registering each car coming in or going out.
- Wide-angle CCTV cameras should be installed over the parking areas, covering a broad area to minimise blind spots.
Warehouse Management Solutions
Our CCTV systems at UK CCTV Installations are more than just security cameras. From real-time alerts to intelligent analytics, we offer a complete package of innovative monitoring solutions that help optimize your warehouse.
Real-Time Alerts
Motion sensors are built into our systems and smart algorithms that detect known behaviours will immediately notify you of any goings on. You then receive alerts to your mobile device or computer, in any time frame like after hours and during a busy shift which lets you know if there are real threats.
Benefits:
- Instant comfort for safety concerned.
- Powered by AI Process simple alerts Meeting special trigger cases (e.g., unauthorized entry / exit of areas or peculiar vehicle movements).
- Emails, Push notifications SMS_ALARM formats
24 Hours Ready to Care and Night Observation
Many warehouses operate 24/7 and our systems actively monitor your warehouse site all day everyday so that you don’t have to. Our Night Vision and 4K ColorVu cameras record everything viewable in pitch black conditions.
Benefits:
- Complete protection during after-hours operations.
- Noticeable improvements in outside areas such loading docks and parking areas which are more prone to threats, especially at night.
- Guarantees the security of your warehouse every time, across all shifts and site operations.
Cloud Storage for Footage
The cloud secure to store all recordings remotely, thus preventing the risk of theft or storage damage. Also, you can keep the footage as long as necessary and with scalable storage solution will never tie up by space.
Benefits:
- No fear of a hardware failure or someone tampering with your critical footage.
- Power search form to drill down and find past events.
- Secure, encrypted cloud storage for storing data in compliance with various data protection regulations.
AI-Powered Video Analytics
AI-enabled in our CCTV systems have been formulated to detect abnormal behaviours, which also helps in reducing false alerts and give clearance that your warehouse is safe from internal as well as external attacks.
Benefits:
- Proactive threat detection.
- Analysis of behavioural patterns in real-time to recognise any exceptional behaviour.
- It contains among other things, a more granular alert screen that reduces false alarms to only threats relevant in the scope.
Why we stand out:
Customised Options: Over the years, we have worked with warehouses of every shape and size to know that a one-size-fits-all solution is not always the answer. Hence, we design and install CCTV systems in accordance with the layout of your warehouse, with optimal coverage and ensuring the provided system is reliable and fit for purpose.
State-of-the-Art Technology: We utilise the latest technology from AI-powered analytics to cloud storage and real-time monitoring for your warehousing needs.
Professional Installation: Our professional team of experts make sure that your system is efficiently installed without disrupting too much of your business operations.
Continuous Support: Once installed, we offer continuous technical support and maintenance to keep your system up and running at peak performance.
We at UK CCTV Installations offer security installations that cater to the specific needs of any warehouse settings. We work with you to review your site layout, operational requirements and possible security threats ensuring a system that is as adaptable as it is reliable.
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