When your crew leaves for the day, equipment and building materials are left behind. Unfortunately with productivity concerns security sometimes takes a back seat to convenience. Industry experts estimate annual losses at roughly $1 billion. Contractors, equipment dealers, and insurance companies all lose out when job sites are vandalized or when equipment and materials are stolen.

“An estimated 90% of all equipment thefts take place between 6 p.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Monday. Holidays and week nights are next. “

Why Hire SAM for Construction Site Services:

  • Roaming Patrols of your job site
  • Surveillance
  • Perimeter Inspection
  • Fully Insured!

Suggestions to help keep your equipment safe

(*Courtesy of Tempe, AZ)

Identify

  • Mark your equipment, metal pipe and moveable property. i.e. weld business name on property..
  • Utilize the driver’s license number of a principal in the firm preceded by “AZ”.
  • Put numbers in two spots: hidden and obvious.
  • Paint your larger equipment a distinctive color and include your name or logo. Paint tools all the same color.
  • Paint the last six digits of the Product Identification Number (PIN) on the roof.

Inventory

  • Inventory equipment frequently and store it so it is obvious if something is missing.
  • Keep records. Record serial numbers and numbers you applied.
  • Take color photos.

Protect

  • Re-key your equipment – most construction equipment is commonly keyed.
  • Do not leave equipment in remote areas.
  • Install anti-theft devices: fuel cutoffs, hydraulic bypasses, track locks or alarms.