Scaffolds are structures that are mainly mounted on the facades of buildings when renovations or maintenance actions are carried out, allowing qualified personnel to carry out their tasks comfortably and safely. However, these types of structures are a potential access route for outsiders, such as thieves or vandals (for example, they can force or break windows to access offices or homes thanks to the ease provided by scaffolding). In this risk environment, installing scaffolding alarms is essential to detect any possible unauthorized presence, emitting an alarm that deters intruders and notifies personnel or security forces.
What are scaffolding alarms?
Scaffolding alarms are advanced technological systems specially designed to detect presences and movements, automatically issuing an alarm to a central receiving station. It is a type of comprehensive solution that increases safety when undertaking a work or renovation where scaffolding is used to access the facades of buildings, warehouses and other structures.
Installing complex security systems is essential to maximize the level of infrastructure protection, but it is important to take into account the potential risk posed by the installation of scaffolding when carrying out renovations or maintenance. Scaffolding alarms are the ideal solution to prevent possible theft or unauthorized access in these cases.
Key features of scaffolding alarms
These types of alarms have a series of components and technologies that adapt to the protection needs when scaffolding is installed and used, the main characteristics being:
- Sensors. Different motion and temperature detectors are implemented to detect presences and movements on the scaffolding (volumetric, curtain and camera detectors).
- Infrared barriers. System that crosses beams of infrared light that provides a high level of precision when detecting a presence on the scaffolding.
- Warning system. Equipped with a warning siren and remote connection to a central system, to alert security personnel or security forces.
Why alarms are essential for security
There are many advantages to installing alarms on a scaffold today, where criminals and vandals are always looking for opportunities to facilitate access to homes and buildings. Among the main benefits of using this type of system when carrying out works and renovations that use scaffolding, we can highlight:
Increase the level of security
These types of alarms are activated when the scaffolding is not being used by authorized personnel, which allows any presence on it to be detected during that period (for example, at night).
By automatically notifying teams or security forces, they allow an early reaction that helps prevent theft and access by unauthorized persons or strangers.
Deter criminals
These types of alarms also act as deterrents for possible thieves and vandals, preventing them from trying to access the building or structure, taking advantage of the ease provided by the scaffolding itself.
Avoid acts of sabotage
Alarms for scaffolding are also essential to avoid possible sabotage in the scaffolding itself or in the works or work being carried out. In this way, personal injuries to workers or structural damage that could compromise the safety of the building can be avoided.
24/7 Protection
These protection systems have the great advantage of working uninterruptedly, so they will monitor and control access to the scaffolding for as long as necessary. For example, they can protect the access scaffolding during periods when it is not in use, such as weekends.
Durability
These types of alarms are designed for installation outdoors (where the greatest safety risk is found in the use of scaffolding). Therefore, they are systems built to withstand changing climatic conditions such as rain, temperature changes, wind…
Precision and efficiency
They are advanced alarms capable of preventing false alarms, which is ideal for preventing security teams from acting when there is no obvious danger or risk situation.
What type of alarms can be installed
There are different types of alarms that adapt perfectly to the conditions and characteristics of the scaffolding, allowing precise control of their use. Among the types of alarms that can be installed on scaffolding we have:
- Acoustic alarm. It is a type of component that must always be present in a safety kit for scaffolding, since its main function is to emit sound and light warnings when an incursion is detected, serving as a deterrent.
- Infrared barrier. These high security devices create a network of crossed infrared rays around the scaffolding. If any of these rays are crossed, an alarm is activated that deters intruders or thieves, at the same time issuing a warning to the alarm center.
- Volumetric sensors. Ideal for detecting movements and thermal changes in the scaffolding environment.
- Microprocessed central. Component that acts as the core of the alarm system and is responsible for receiving and processing all the information provided by the sensors and elements installed on the scaffolding.
- GSM transmitters. System that allows wireless communication to issue warnings remotely (without the need for a network or line).
We have told you about scaffolding alarms, their main benefits and what types can be installed on these structures. At Microsegur we are specialists in comprehensive security and we offer you the best alarm verification service specialized in perimeter protection systems.
Do not hesitate and contact Microsegur to receive personalized attention to the needs of your company or project, and thus maximize its level of protection and security.
