Are you worried about or have you been affected by rural crime? We have a brand NEW agricultural security solutions supplement for you supplied by Acres Insurance Brokers, to help with simple steps to help reduce risk of loss, theft, damage and / or injury which can also help insurance premiums.
Securing your future: Think one step ahead to reduce farm risks... Written by Acres Insurance Brokers
With pressure on margins and rising input costs showing no real sign of abating, the farming industry’s exposure to risk has never been higher. With latest rural crime figures suggesting that farmers are now not only facing the threat of opportunists taking advantage of often weak security deterrents, but also organised criminals targeted high value goods and equipment, measures need to be implemented to reduce risks and limit opportunities. It really is essential that the progressive farm operation takes a proactive approach to farm security if it is to avoid the threat of losses, theft and injury, potentially resulting in the risk of becoming uninsurable and ultimately unable to continue as a viable business. As an industry, we are open to a wide range of risks and threats, but there are some simple precautions we can take to help reduce these risks and in doing so, support a safer working environment for staff, visitors and the public.
Farm security is sometimes treated with a relaxed approach, but even if only adding a further layer of deterrent, simple measures can have a huge impact, particularly for putting off the opportunist criminal looking for a quick gain. Of course, the best form of defence is to stop any unwanted visitors at the farm gate. An open and inviting driveway up to unsecured farm buildings, workshops and machinery is an open invite to the opportunist thief.
“Where possible, consider installing security gates, barrier gates or sliding gates, ideally with number plate recognition and recording,” says Georgie Spencer, director of agriculture insurance specialists, Acres Insurance Brokers. Ms Spencer warns that if installing sliding gates, in her eyes the best option, consider systems based on vehicle recognition or a call system, as keypads can often be worked out and as soon as they are, the gates automatically lose their effectiveness. “Standard farm gates can be more susceptible to unauthorised entry, so consider more secure options, if possible,” she adds. “However, whatever sort of gate, if they are kept shut and locked at all times when not in authorised use, they will provide another layer of deterrent.” Making life as hard as possible for the criminal extends to keeping everything safely locked and secured. Lockable cabinets to secure power tools, for example, adds another layer of security, and one more step that any criminal would have to negotiate...
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Contents:
Page 2: Securing your Future - written by Acres Insurance Brokers
Page 8: Protecting machinery for over a decade and now with 0% finance - information provided by ATVTrac
Page 10: How cameras aid UK farming and security and efficiency - written by Jack Baxter from RuralView
Page 12: Specialist Fabricator of automated gates and barriers for the farming industry written by TCM Electric Gates
Page 14: Container security self storage case study by Padstore Container Security
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Securing your future: Think one step ahead to reduce farm risks... Written by Acres Insurance Brokers
With pressure on margins and rising input costs showing no real sign of abating, the farming industry’s exposure to risk has never been higher. With latest rural crime figures suggesting that farmers are now not only facing the threat of opportunists taking advantage of often weak security deterrents, but also organised criminals targeted high value goods and equipment, measures need to be implemented to reduce risks and limit opportunities. It really is essential that the progressive farm operation takes a proactive approach to farm security if it is to avoid the threat of losses, theft and injury, potentially resulting in the risk of becoming uninsurable and ultimately unable to continue as a viable business. As an industry, we are open to a wide range of risks and threats, but there are some simple precautions we can take to help reduce these risks and in doing so, support a safer working environment for staff, visitors and the public.
Farm security is sometimes treated with a relaxed approach, but even if only adding a further layer of deterrent, simple measures can have a huge impact, particularly for putting off the opportunist criminal looking for a quick gain. Of course, the best form of defence is to stop any unwanted visitors at the farm gate. An open and inviting driveway up to unsecured farm buildings, workshops and machinery is an open invite to the opportunist thief.
“Where possible, consider installing security gates, barrier gates or sliding gates, ideally with number plate recognition and recording,” says Georgie Spencer, director of agriculture insurance specialists, Acres Insurance Brokers. Ms Spencer warns that if installing sliding gates, in her eyes the best option, consider systems based on vehicle recognition or a call system, as keypads can often be worked out and as soon as they are, the gates automatically lose their effectiveness. “Standard farm gates can be more susceptible to unauthorised entry, so consider more secure options, if possible,” she adds. “However, whatever sort of gate, if they are kept shut and locked at all times when not in authorised use, they will provide another layer of deterrent.” Making life as hard as possible for the criminal extends to keeping everything safely locked and secured. Lockable cabinets to secure power tools, for example, adds another layer of security, and one more step that any criminal would have to negotiate...
Click here to read more...
Contents:
Page 2: Securing your Future - written by Acres Insurance Brokers
Page 8: Protecting machinery for over a decade and now with 0% finance - information provided by ATVTrac
Page 10: How cameras aid UK farming and security and efficiency - written by Jack Baxter from RuralView
Page 12: Specialist Fabricator of automated gates and barriers for the farming industry written by TCM Electric Gates
Page 14: Container security self storage case study by Padstore Container Security
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