One of the inherent weaknesses of Access Control
systems is the fact that unless integrated with the
right entrance technology, it is almost impossible
to either monitor or control the number of unauthorised
people that enter or leave through an entrance when
a valid access card is approved.
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Optical turnstiles replace the need for obtrusive physical barriers.
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One common problem suffered with all such systems
is the practice of following a valid user through
an open door - known as tailgating. Tailgating is
easy to do and common practice,
often done by people with valid cards that are too
lazy to bother with the access system and too often
done by people who should not be in the building
at all. Inside the building, the same issue affects
the use of standard access controlled doors. This
creates a potential threat to the assets and people
in that building.
Tailgating is one of the biggest threats to a secure
environment, particularly in larger offices, facilities
or public buildings with large numbers of people,
where it becomes virtually impossible for employees
to be expected to recognise each other. The choice
of technology used must take these issues into account,
balancing appearance and usability, with safety, easy
disabled access, and security.
What is the solution?
Due to increased awareness of security and access control, many companies that
have never considered using turnstiles now find themselves
forced to implement an access control system utilising
turnstiles. Many of these facilities are corporate
headquarters, prestigious building lobbies, libraries,
museums and government institutions, where appearance
is almost as important as function.
Turnstiles are a very practical solution when absolute controlled entry into buildings
is required. G4S Security Systems can offer a range of options to perfectly balance
these issues whether it is full height, half height or for internal or external
applications. However, if the traditional style of turnstile is not suitable for
a particular environment, there is the option of optical turnstiles. G4S Security
Systems currently favours Fastlane optical turnstiles to provide our customers
with the most effective solution.
The Fastlane design concept allows a flexible approach
to providing effective access control in areas where
previously security had been desirable but the associated
aesthetic implications had been unwelcome or prohibitive.
Fastlane systems are designed using the latest infra-red
technology, either with or without the integration
of physical barriers, to bring you the very latest
in high-tech entrance technology for the modern business
environment.
