Closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera systems are a vital tool for improving employee safety. Not only do they provide businesses with a deterrent against criminal activity, but they also provide a way for businesses to review their operations and implement improvements for employee safety.
Benefits of Improved Employee Safety
There are well-known links between safe and secure work environments and improved employee productivity. When employees feel that their health or safety needs are not being met, they are likely to be less engaged with their work and, as such, operate at decreased productivity.
As part of a larger focus on employee occupational health and safety, businesses can use CCTV camera systems to improve employee productivity and decrease injury-induced downtime and the likelihood of workplace compensation claims.
How Commercial CCTV Camera Systems Improve Safety
By providing a visual record of the activities at your premises, CCTV camera systems can improve employee safety in several ways, including:
Deterrent: CCTV security cameras may act as a deterrent against crime and, in the event of criminal activity, can be used to provide evidence to law enforcement.
CCTV Monitoring/Surveillance: Both on-site and remote monitoring of your surveillance cameras can aid in detecting and responding to incidents in real-time, reducing their potential impact.
Incident Documentation: CCTV footage may be used as documentation in the event of an incident/accident to provide crucial information for implementing corrective measures, helping reduce the likelihood of the incident occurring again and the severity.
Aiding Emergency Response: In the event of an emergency, such as a fire, accident or security concern, remote CCTV camera access can help provide emergency services with real-time information for a more effective response.
Maintaining Employee Accountability: CCTV cameras can help encourage employees to adhere to safety regulations and best practices, whether these regulations refer to their personal, team's, or customer's safety.
Training and Education: By reviewing past footage of on-camera incidents, businesses can use their CCTV footage for education, helping employees learn from mistakes and improving their safety processes.
By utilising a CCTV camera system for the purposes outlined above, businesses help ensure they have the information and documentation necessary to make informed decisions regarding workplace safety. Allowing them to continue to build and iterate on their internal processes based on the safety concerns actively taking place in their business, improving employee safety and reducing the likelihood of workplace injuries for fewer worker's compensation claims and a lower rate of absenteeism.
For any questions about how a CCTV camera system may benefit your business, contact Tecsec, Perth's CCTV and security system specialists.