AVOIDING THE BIG RIPOFF. A SECURE JOB SITE LOOKS LIKE ONE

High visibility is suggested as the answer to the daring crimes against construction that take place amid unseeing construction crowds and unsuspecting police. It is also pointed out that contractors should emphasize prevention rather than prosecution. The visible exposure of valuable equipment is emphasized, together with such points as echeloning groups of trailers so that each is partly in view. The use of loud alarm systems, strong, heavy locks, and the importance of a look of impregnability is emphasized. The use of visible identification such as a color code, a series of decals affixed to heavy units, or the serial number and backup record on equipment is discussed.

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  Canadian Medical Association

  1867 Alta Vista Drive, P.O. Box 8650
  Ottawa, Ontario  Canada  K1G 0G8
• Publication Date: 1977-5

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 38-45
• Serial:
  • Canadian Medical Association Journal
  • Volume: 59
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Canadian Medical Association
  • ISSN: 0820-3946
  • EISSN: 0820-3946
  • Serial URL: http://www.cmaj.ca/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction equipment; Construction sites; Crimes; Security
• Subject Areas: Highways; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00164015
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 9 1977 12:00AM