Trends in Industrial Site Security

By Kevan Peters

Industrial and major manufacturing sites are increasingly delegating the management of security to specialised companies with the expertise to provide fully integrated solutions. Changes to industry standards, business insurance requirements and the introduction of new security technologies are also impacting on industrial security management.

There is increasing demand, especially at industrial sites, for the integration of non-core functions due to the rationalisation of services.

Security personnel with additional skills and experience such as first aid, medical centre management, drug and alcholo testing, administration duties, induction management, fire response, load restraint checks, vehicle radar and risk management are most in demand.

On-site analysis from an OHS and site access perspective, in addition to the security of the site, is also increasing due to the expertise available. It makes perfect business sense to have both security and safety evaluated and reported at the same time. Innovation through technology to create tangible bottom line savings as well as higher productivity is becoming important.

Integration of traditional guarding services with electronic security is emerging, with security officers accessing site information, schematics and reporting services via mobile devices. Advanced security camera technology can be further integrated, which allows security officers to check CCTV vision while on patrol and releases the security officer from the monitoring station in the security office.

Kevan Peters is General Manager, Protective Services for SNP Security.  His extended team delivers services to many major industrial and manufacturing plants throughout Australia, including mining, electricity, steel and oil refineries.

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