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Traffic Control Equipments

Traffic control equipment is used for smooth regulation of traffic involving human intervention and handling of traffic. These include signal flags, marshalling wands, signal batons, signal hand signs, helmets, traffic vests, traffic cones and barriers etc. as described below :- Signal flags : These flags are generally in three colours such as white, red & orange. Marshalling wand or a signal baton : A baton reflects light or lights up with in built battery backup system. Signal hand sign : A hand-held sign that has "shop" on one side and "slow" or "go" on the other side. Traffic helmet or a hard hat : Traffic police helmet is in white colour with red stripes, protecting the head from hazards. Traffic vests : Especially made of brightly colored which are designed to reflect light falling on these, also have built-in LED lights system when required. Traffic cones : Made of different colours and sizes are used for guidance and barriers etc. Traffic ...

Introduction of Traffic Plan & Equipment's

Traffic management inside any premises is an important activity, which improves movement of vehicles and reduces chances of accidents and mishaps. Definition of Traffic Traffic means a number of vehicles moving on public roads and commercial transportation of goods or passengers on roads and highways. Traffic Guards Traffic Guards are commonly employed to control traffic where accidents and traffic congestions for various reasons take place. They are also deputed to moderate the flow of traffic in an area to avoid traffic jams. Traffic Guards generally guide drivers to adhere to the traffic guidelines; but don't authorize the law. Mostly the traffic guards are detailed from security personnel and other employees of the organization. Parking and Gate Guards These traffic guards regulate motorists to leave and enter a parking complex. Their role involves helping pedestrians to cross or stop in front of the parking complex's entrance. They also act as additional pair of eyes to ke...

PARKING HANDLING & MANAGEMENT

Parking Handling : includes efficient handling of  vehicular traffic within a defined parking area facility  as per laid down procedures carried out by the  deputed security staff to ensure safety and security of  vehieles, personnel and stores/ equipment being moved  IN/ OUT.   Parking Management : includes a variety of methods  and policy framework formulated by the management  for efficient use of existing parking areas / facilities. The basic purpose of parking management is to provide  parking space and services to people who visit a  premises in a vehicle and need space and guidance for  parking their vehicles. Hazards and Defects : the following hazards and  defects can affect parking operations :   Defaced signages and markings.   Defective access control barrier/ equipment.   Electrical failure leading to darkness & chaos.   Spillage of lubricants, liquids, grease etc.   Damaged/ unfinish...

PARKING AREA & CONDITIONS

A parking area is a location that is designated for parking, which may be categorized as per its  surface Conditions as under : Paved : when parking space has hard surface all over.   Unpaved : parking space with an unfinished surface.   Covered : when parking space is under a cover like stilt parking etc.   Un-covered : open area parking in defined space.   Manually managed : when parking is controlled and operated fully by security guard and staff.   Auto-managed : when large parking areas/ lots are technologically controlled & operated through software & various hardware and by displaying auto-signages & ticketing but supervised by  security guards & staff for security & smooth  functioning.  Irregular Situations : as given below, will require  careful handling as part of duties and responsibilities  of parking and gate Guards:   Traffic congestion. Violation of parking instructions. Wrongly parked v...

Parking Control

Parking management is an important, activity in any premises. It becomes necessary to manage parking in premises. It premises where heavy movement of vehicles from IN/OUT gates is a routine. Security is an important aspect of this activity to ensure safety and protection of life and property. It is, therefore, a job normally assigned to security agencies for its day to day management to include  security and control of vehicles and material moving IN/OUT of the designated area. It therefore, makes it an important aspect that security personnel are well-trained in parking operations. CATEGORY OF VEHICLES IN PARKING SPACE   In general, vehicles falling under two wheelers, three  wheelers and four wheelers categories are given as  under :   Two wheelers such as mopeds, scooters &  motorcycles.   Three wheelers such as Auto-rickshaws, goods vehicles (half body), etc.   Four wheelers such as cars, Vans, Jeeps, SUVs, taxis, etc. Generally these vehi...

Routine & Detailed Search

Routine Search This is carried out as a routine activity at any as per the policy and SOP issued by the manage activity at any premises by the management : Look at the vehicle for anything strange from outside. Look inside for any suspicious, harmful of dangerous item kept/ hidden. Request the occupant to open the bonnet and the boot of the vehicle and search for any dangerous item kept / hidden away. Check spare wheel, whenever collapsed, search for any item reserved inside. Look under the dash board. Look under the seats. Search for any stole thing attached to the vehicle parts under by utilizing underside reflect.   Detailed Search It is carried out if an alarm has been sounded regarding some criminal activity or there is a strong suspicion about unauthorized items hidden in the vehicles. The occupant may be politely asked to move out of the vehicle : Request that the driver to open the bonnet and fundamentally examine engine and its part to search for any suspicious item kept /...

Sensitivity of Vehicle

Search Vehicle Search is generally not appreciated by the occupants, most of whom do not understand that screening and search of persons, vehicles and goods is primarily carried out to ensure their personal security and protection of premises and the properties therein. Searches are sensitive issues and cause inconvenience, if not done professionally. It should therefore, be ensured that they are carried out thoroughly but with minimum inconvenience to the persons and their vehicles under search. Maximum use of available technology & tools must be made to increase the efficacy of the search and to impress upon the person that it is for his security only.  During Search, Always be POLITE, but FIRM ! Vehicle Search at Entry Gate : The vehicles are stopped at an indicated/marked spot is at a distance before the IN Gate. The driver is asked to verify if the duty is correct and that the vehicle is required to go in. The vehicle is then searched as per the procedure.  Vehicle S...