As a Security business based in South Wales we were really interested to
read about the Access Control Security being used at the famous Severn Bridges,
not too far from our head office in Cardiff.
The bridges are the main link between England and South Wales, linking
between just outside Bristol in Gloucestershire & just outside Newport in Monmouthshire.
The bridges are 15 miles apart, and built on different structures so
that weather affects them differently (the old bridge in particular is
susceptible to wind and shuts regularly in high winds) – each has a toll plaza,
maintenance buildings and administration offices.
Management of the Severn River Crossing PLC wanted to make clear
distinction between different job roles, so that maintenance staff have
different access rights to Toll Plaza staff etc. The Access Control system also
can be altered so that staff only have access during particular dates and times.
Emergency keyholders are the only people with 24-hour access to the whole site.
All of this formation is encoded into each staff members access control smart-card,
which can then be scanned by the versatile indoor/outdoor proximity reader.
The system has over 200 permanently registered staff members, and the option
to add temporary passes for contractors and visitors. The system can also be
used as a ‘clock-in/clock-out’ attendance system.
Western Security Systems also supply Access Control Systems, which are
perfect for installation in large complexes (for example hotels, offices,
schools, hospitals or residential blocks) or for smaller domestic use, as a
back-up or alternative to traditional keys.
As well as card or fob based Access Control, Western Security are able
to fit keypads, video entry and automated gates, doors and barriers. Read about
our full range of Access Control technologies on our website.
