How to Prevent Unauthorized Building or Restricted Area Access
When operating a business, it is imperative that proper safety measures are put in place to keep individuals out of restricted areas. These areas could be a section of a production floor, a private office, a supply closet, or a restricted room. If someone is successful in entering a restricted area that they are not authorized to be in, numerous safety and security issues could arise.
Problems with Unauthorized Individuals Entering Restricted Areas:
Injury: Oftentimes, restricted areas are produced due to a safety concern in the area. For example, many production floors at manufacturing plants have restricted areas where equipment is stored, as if heavy equipment shifts or falls, it could cause injury to an employee or visitor.
Theft: For some businesses, it can be the case that an entire office space is a restricted area that only approved employees can enter. Theft can result from unauthorized individuals breaking into an office or restricted area and accessing items of value. The unauthorized individual most likely entered the building with the intention of committing theft, therefore it is important to ensure that these individuals are unable to enter in the first place.
Tampering with Technology: Many restricted areas include important technology and database systems that only trained professionals should work on. An unauthorized individual may tamper with technology, either intentionally or unintentionally, which could cause huge operational and security disruptions.
Obtaining Classified Information: Classified information is always kept behind a lock, and if an individual is able to break through a barrier, important information such as patents, financials, business plans, etc. can be obtained.
How Unauthorized Individuals Enter Restricted Areas:
By Accident: If a restricted area is not clearly marked, an individual can accidentally wander past a boundary they were not aware of.
Stolen Keys: A person with the intention of breaking into a restricted area may attempt to steal keys to let themselves in without difficulty.
Walking Through an Opened or Unlocked Door
Tailgating: Tailgating is when an individual follows someone with access to a restricted area or private office.
Breaking and Entering: Breaking and entering also known as bulgary is when an individual enters an area without permission, with the intent to commit a crime.
Hacking Smart Security Systems: Any device that is connected to the internet can be hacked. The main reasons why smart security systems are vulnerable to hacking is lack of passwords, lack of authentication, data breaches, lack of encryption, and lost devices.
Prevention Measures:
You can take preventative measures to stop unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas. The most effective strategies include:
- Clearly mark all restricted areas and use bright colors to create boundaries
- Lockable security doors
- Double checking every time someone leaves a restricted area
- Proper training
- Surveillance systems
- Sound detection
Evans Brothers Consulting can provide tips in preventing unauthorized building or restricted area access specific to your business. Take the initiative today and contact info@evansbrothersconsulting.com or call 617-545-1500 to set up a short, no-cost, preliminary discussion.
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