ATEX-certified access control protecting personnel, assets, and critical infrastructure across manufacturing, mining, and industrial facilities in Lincoln and the UK. From hazardous area security to contractor management, we deliver HSE-compliant solutions built for harsh environments and demanding operational requirements.
Specialised access control designed for the unique security and safety challenges of industrial operations.
ATEX-certified access control for hazardous zones with explosion-proof hardware, intrinsically safe systems, and zone-based access restrictions ensuring only qualified personnel enter dangerous areas.
Temporary access credentials for contractors with time-limited permissions, induction verification, competency tracking, and site-specific safety training confirmation before access is granted.
Secure access to tool stores, equipment cages, and high-value assets with individual accountability, asset tracking integration, and audit trails preventing theft and ensuring proper tool custody.
Real-time personnel tracking for emergency evacuations with automated roll-call, location identification, and integration with evacuation alarms ensuring rapid accountability during incidents.
Industrial-grade security technology engineered for factories, mining operations, and harsh environments.
Tailored access control solutions for every type of industrial facility and operational requirement.
Multi-zone access control for production floors, warehouses, and offices with shift-based permissions, integration with time and attendance systems, and secure access to restricted areas such as electrical rooms and hazardous material storage.
Underground and surface mining security with personnel tracking, lamp room integration, competency-based access to working zones, and emergency mustering systems ensuring rapid accountability during incidents or shift changes.
Secure loading bays, storage areas, and high-value inventory zones with driver access control, vehicle registration integration, time-limited dock access, and CCTV verification preventing unauthorised loading and theft.
ATEX-compliant access control for refineries and processing plants with multi-level security zones, PTW (Permit to Work) system integration, gas detection interlocks, and offshore-ready ruggedised systems for harsh environments.
Cleanroom-compatible access control with contamination prevention airlocks, GMP-compliant audit trails, batch record integration, and restricted access to controlled substance storage meeting regulatory standards.
Critical infrastructure protection for power stations with high-security perimeters, vehicle barriers, two-factor authentication for control rooms, and integration with SCADA systems ensuring operational security and safety.
Proven expertise in industrial access control with installations protecting critical infrastructure across the UK.
Our team understands the unique security and safety challenges industrial operations face from hazardous area access to contractor management. We've designed and installed access control for manufacturing plants, mining operations, warehouses, and chemical facilities across the UK. Every system is configured to meet HSE requirements and insurance standards whilst integrating seamlessly with operational workflows and safety systems.
Every access control system we install is designed with compliance at its core. We provide comprehensive audit trails for HSE inspections, ATEX certification for hazardous area installations, integration with safety systems and permit-to-work processes, emergency unlock compliance with fire safety regulations, and documentation formatted specifically for insurance and regulatory evidence. Your HSE inspector and insurance assessor will appreciate the clarity and completeness of our access records and safety integrations.
Security systems in industrial environments must never compromise personnel safety. Our access control designs automatically unlock during emergencies for evacuation, integrate with gas detection systems to prevent access during hazardous conditions, include emergency mustering for rapid accountability, and provide duress alarms for lone workers. We balance security with safety, ensuring staff can evacuate quickly whilst maintaining secure perimeters during normal operations.
Industrial facilities evolve and your access control should adapt with you. We provide 24/7 emergency support for system failures, remote credential management for contractors and new starters, regular system audits ensuring continued compliance, training for security and facilities teams, and system expansions as your operations grow. Many of our industrial clients have partnered with us for years, trusting us to maintain and evolve their security infrastructure through operational changes and facility expansions.
Common questions about industrial access control systems and our implementation services.
ATEX certification ensures access control equipment is safe for use in potentially explosive atmospheres common in oil, gas, chemical, and mining industries. ATEX-certified readers and controllers use intrinsically safe designs that cannot produce sparks or generate sufficient heat to ignite flammable gases or dust. Our systems are certified for Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas, meeting UK and EU ATEX regulations. This certification is mandatory for access control installed in classified hazardous zones and is verified during HSE inspections.
Contractor management is a core feature of our industrial access control systems. We provide temporary access cards with automatic expiration dates, induction verification ensuring site safety training is completed before access, competency-based zone restrictions limiting access to areas contractors are qualified to enter, and comprehensive audit trails showing contractor movements for insurance and compliance. Cards can be pre-programmed with specific access rights, and contractors can be issued cards on arrival with access limited to their work areas and time periods. All contractor movements are logged for security and liability purposes.
Yes, integration with safety systems is essential in industrial environments. We integrate with PPE tracking systems ensuring workers wear required safety equipment, lamp room systems for mining operations tracking personnel underground, gas detection systems preventing access when hazardous conditions exist, safety training databases restricting access until current qualifications are verified, and permit-to-work systems ensuring authorisations are in place before accessing high-risk areas. These integrations significantly reduce safety incidents by enforcing procedural compliance automatically.
Life safety is paramount in industrial access control design. All electronically locked doors automatically unlock when fire alarms activate, ensuring free egress from buildings and secure zones. We use fail-safe electromagnetic locks that release on power loss, integrate with emergency lighting and evacuation systems, provide mustering integration showing who has evacuated and who may still be inside, and include manual emergency override buttons at all exits. Systems comply with BS 7273-4 and HSE guidance, and emergency unlock functionality is regularly tested as part of fire drills.
Industrial sites demand equipment that can withstand extreme conditions. Our ruggedised readers feature IP67/IP68 weatherproof ratings resistant to water, dust, and chemicals, wide operating temperatures from -40°C to +70°C, vandal-resistant enclosures made from stainless steel or polycarbonate, shock and vibration resistance for high-vibration environments, and sealed electronics protected from moisture ingress. Readers are tested to military standards and proven in mining, manufacturing, and offshore installations. We also offer heated readers for freezing conditions and corrosion-resistant models for marine and chemical environments.
Absolutely. Vehicle access control is critical for many industrial sites. We provide automatic barriers and gates with number plate recognition (ANPR), integration with weighbridge systems for materials tracking, driver authentication at gates ensuring only authorised operators enter, delivery management systems scheduling and tracking supplier vehicles, and CCTV integration capturing vehicle and driver images. For logistics and distribution, we can integrate with warehouse management systems to automatically grant access when deliveries are expected, streamlining operations whilst maintaining security.
Zone-based access control allows you to create different security zones within your facility, each with specific access requirements. For example, general production areas might be accessible to all staff, whilst hazardous chemical storage requires specific training certification, control rooms require supervisor-level access, and R&D areas are restricted to project-cleared personnel. Our systems enforce these zones automatically, checking credentials against competency databases and training records. Access rights can be updated centrally when staff complete training or change roles, and temporary zone access can be granted for maintenance or projects with automatic expiration.
Yes, we offer comprehensive support contracts for industrial clients. Our services include 24/7 emergency call-out for system failures affecting site security, remote monitoring and diagnostics identifying issues proactively, regular system health checks and preventive maintenance, credential management support for new starters, leavers, and contractors, annual audits ensuring continued compliance with HSE and insurance requirements, and training for security and facilities management teams. Many industrial clients have critical operations that cannot afford downtime, so we maintain rapid response capabilities and spare parts locally to minimise any disruption.
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