Business Security Systems and Their Role in Employee Safety
Business Security Systems are the #1 Way to Protect Employees Employee safety is a very important aspect of business security. If you are wondering how this is possible, you may be quite surprised to learn the answer. Of course, robbery defense is one aspect. When business security systems are in place that include video surveillance, robbers are most likely deterred from following through with a robbery. Without such systems, Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse businesses would see more robberies than they do. SPS Fire & Security is an integral player in the business security system arena throughout the region, as the systems that are installed are state-of-the-art and reliable. Employee Protections Aside from protecting against robberies, business security systems protect employees in the following ways: If an employee steals, you can charge them. Unfortunately, false claims can happen without good video surveillance and security. Businesses also suffer when they cannot find who or how the theft is happening. A company wastes time and money when it tries to stop theft but doesn’t know who is stealing. Businesses should use video surveillance for accident claims. If a worker gets hurt, the video shows what happened. Thus, if the worker caused their injury, the video can help with a workers’ compensation claim. Likewise, if someone else’s carelessness hurt the worker, the video will also prove it. Merchandise Protection Business security systems can also contribute to shoplifting prevention. If a shoplifter knows there is a camera on them, they may not shoplift. When shoplifting occurs, the footage can be used to catch the culprit. If there is a burglary after hours, the alarm system will sound and alert the authorities. Once again, video can be used to try and catch the thief. Most of the time, the mere presence of an alarm system and video surveillance will deter a burglar. Furthermore, having security measures in place reduces monetary losses, which allows a business to not cut hours or freeze hiring in order to accommodate money lost to theft. This is another way in which employees are protected. Contact Your Rochester, Syracuse, and Buffalo Business Security Systems Company At SPS Fire & Security, we want to ensure the safety of your employees, your business, and your bottom line. Call today at 585-770-0348 today for more information.
Access Control Systems for Businesses: Master Your Security
How Access Control Systems Protect Your Business What is an Access Control System? An Access control System is a reliable, secure and convenient way to control the traffic flow of employees and visitors who enter and exit a building. Access control systems for businesses should be in every facility for safety and security. Some of the facility types that commonly integrate access control into their security include: Office buildings (17% of installations) Industrial manufacturing (13% of installations) Hospitals, schools, and universities (12% of installations) Government facilities (11% of installations) Financial institutions (9% of installations) Retail establishments (9% of installations) Warehousing/Trucking industry (9% of installations) Utilities (6% of installations) Gaming and hospitality industries (5% of installations0 Mass public transportation facilities (4% of installations) The other 5% of installations belong to residential applications. Access Control Systems actively track employees entering and leaving. With computer software, you easily monitor and report dates, times, and frequency of entries and exits for employees or visitors. Nowadays, many companies swiftly switch to access control systems. For instance, employees use a secure ID card, pin number, or fingerprint instead of multiple keys to access different facility areas. As a result, this shift effectively restricts unauthorized visitors or employees from entering specific zones. Protecting Employees with Access Control It is always a sigh of relief to be able to work late in a safe protected environment. With this system, employers can relax knowing that their business is protected and employees can be ensured that unwanted individuals can not enter. If an unauthorized individual tries to access the facility, they aren’t going to be able to. Trying could also constitute a call to authorities to determine why the person was there trying to access the facility. If they did manage to enter, video surveillance can be used to determine who did it and what they did. Access control is almost always accompanied by security cameras. Low Maintenance and Customized To Your Company’s Needs Thousands of businesses can benefit from a customized easy low maintenance system. This type of system can easily be used with a register card, finger print or password. It all depends on what the employer finds works best for them. With many businesses having employees that have access to many different areas located in their businesses, with access control as the employer you can limit what areas employees can enter. Access Control for the Rochester Metro, Syracuse Metro, and Buffalo Metro Do you or someone you know have a business that would benefit from an access control system? If so, contact SPS Fire & Security at 585-770-0348.
Home Automation: Making Your Smartphone a Home Security Tool
Smart Home Connectivity Today’s security systems differ greatly from those installed 10 or more years ago. These days, you can integrate your smartphone into the system through home automation. Security systems also offer much more intelligence than they used to; you can control everything from your lights to your thermostat from wherever you are. SPS Fire & Security can set you up with a smart home system that will give you peace of mind and freedom when you’re on the go A Rundown of Home Automation Here’s a rundown of how automating your home works: You have climate control capabilities that allow you to regulate the temperature of your home without using your thermostat. In other words, you can change the temperature from your couch or from a hotel in Hawaii. All you need is your smartphone and the applicable app. Watch your home security camera feed to monitor your home at all times. You can view multiple home security cameras simultaneously, and it’s all live! Want to see if the cat is climbing the curtains? You can do that. If you need to ensure no one has broken into your home, check your feed for anything suspicious. If a break-in occurs, video footage can help catch the culprit. When You’re Away: Turn on your interior and exterior lights to make it look like someone is home when no one is. You can also set rules for your lights so you don’t have to worry about remembering to turn lights on and off through the app. All this can be controlled through the app. If motion sensors are activated at your home, the app will send an alert to your smartphone so you are aware of what’s going on. You can arm and disarm your home alarm system remotely. This can give friends or family access while you’re gone. Instead of giving away your code, you can let them in when they need in. As you can see, home automation is amazing in that it gives you more flexibility, peace of mind, and control. One of the worst feelings is going on vacation and wondering if you adjusted the thermostat accordingly, locked the door, or set the alarm. If you have a smartphone, you have the control you need. Contact A Rochester Home Automation Security Company Home automation is becoming the way of the home security world as more homeowners want control. Even business owners are getting in on the technology. If you want in on this technology so you can secure your home and make your life easier, call SPS Fire & Security at 585-770-0348 to request a free quote or complete the contact form below.
Sump Pump Alarm: Never Worry About Basement Flooding Again!
Heavy rain causes basement flooding for some homeowners throughout Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse. Many homeowners who experience flooded basements lack either a sump pump or a sump pump alarm. What is a Sump Pump Alarm? An alarm for your sump pump is a smart way to protect your basement and any valuables stored there from water damage. The alarm sounds the home security system’s keypad. If the 24/7 monitoring center monitors the security system, the center will contact you to inform you that the sump pump triggered an alert. Since the home security system powers the alarm, it remains active even if the power goes out, as the system’s backup battery takes over, including the high-water alarm. How Does a High Water Sump Pump Alarm Help? Imagine you live in an area prone to basement flooding during extremely heavy downpours. Various reasons cause this in some areas and not others. You’re at work when a major storm hits. This storm drops inches of rain in a short amount of time, allowing water to enter your basement. At this exact moment, your sump pump fails, and you remain unaware because you’re at work. Scenario 1: you don’t have a high-water alarm on your sump pump: You come home from work to find that everything stored in your basement that touches the floor is saturated. You also have a rather amazing mess of water to deal with. Unfortunately, your sump pump malfunctioned and didn’t do its job. Scenario 2: you do have a sump pump alarm: You’re at work, amazed by the amount of rain falling outside your window. Suddenly, your alarm company’s monitoring center notifies you: your sump pump alarm has triggered your home security system’s keypad. This tells you to go home immediately, or call someone else in your household to check the issue. Now, let’s say you get home very quickly before the water has had time to reach items stored in the basement. You can’t stop the water from entering, but you can quickly move your belongings. Rescue Your Wallet In cases where leaky pipes have caused basement flooding, people have gone home and shut off the water to prevent further flooding. When the issue is addressed quickly, you reduce the damage to the basement, which saves a lot of money in repairs. An alarm on your sump pump offers a win-win because these pumps eventually fail. Often, people don’t realize their sump pump has gone bad until an event occurs and it fails to work. A sump pump can sit inoperable for months or even years without any indication until the basement floods. This safeguard prevents many headaches and saves you money. Contact A Rochester NY Security Alarm Company Knowing that your basement is protected with the sump pump alarm gives you more confidence when storing valuables in the basement. If you don’t have an alarm already installed, call SPS Fire & Security at 585-770-0348 to schedule an appointment or for forth information.