- Maintain secure perimeter fencing and hoarding in good condition at all times.
- Lock all access gates and check them at the end of every shift without fail.
- Cover or fence all open excavations, shafts, and water-filled voids completely.
- Remove or chain ladders and secure scaffold access at the end of each day.
- Immobilise all plant by removing keys and locking cabs when unattended.
- Display child-friendly warning signs showing the dangers in simple visual terms.
- Increase security during school holidays with additional patrols and checks.
- Engage with local schools and community groups about construction site dangers.
- Report any evidence of child trespass to the site manager immediately.
- Brief all workers on the enhanced security measures during high-risk periods.
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- DON'T leave gates open or unlocked at any time, even during the working day.
- DON'T ignore damaged or breached perimeter fencing — repair it immediately.
- DON'T leave attractive items like scaffolding or rope accessible to climbing.
- DON'T assume warning signs will stop children from entering the site.
- DON'T leave water-filled excavations, tanks, or sumps uncovered at any time.
- DON'T store chemicals, fuels, or hazardous materials in unlocked areas.
- DON'T create informal shortcuts through the site that the public can follow.
- DON'T leave keys in plant or machinery outside of active working hours.
- DON'T underestimate the ability of children to climb fences and locked gates.
- DON'T delay action after a trespass incident — strengthen security immediately.
See also: Schools Out Holiday Awareness | Site Security and Access Control |