CCTV Monitoring
Daily Basis – What Work Is Required
- System Health Check (Start of Shift)
• Check camera status (online/offline)
• Verify recording status on NVR/DVR
• Confirm date & time synchronization
• Check monitor display and video clarity
• Report any camera faults or blind spots
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- Live Monitoring & Surveillance
• Monitor critical areas:
• Entry & exit gates
• Production floor
• Warehouse & yard
• Parking & perimeter
• Watch for:
• Unauthorized access
• Tailgating
• Suspicious behavior
• PPE non-compliance (in industrial plants)
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- Incident Detection & Response
• Immediately identify incidents such as:
• Theft or intrusion
• Fire / smoke
• Accidents or unsafe acts
• Inform:
• Security Supervisor
• ERT / Safety / Facility team
• Track incident live until resolved
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- Alarm & System Integration Monitoring
• Respond to alerts from:
• Access Control System
• Fire Alarm System
• BMS / SCADA (if integrated)
• Verify alarm via CCTV before escalation
• Log true alarm vs false alarm
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- Video Playback & Evidence Handling
• Retrieve footage for:
• Incidents
• Safety violations
• Management requests
• Export clips with:
• Correct time stamp
• Camera ID
• Maintain chain of custody
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- Coordination with Field Security
• Guide guards via radio / phone
• Provide live camera direction
• Support emergency evacuation or lockdown
• Monitor post-incident situation
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- Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain daily CCTV logbook
• Record:
• Incidents
• Camera faults
• Alarm events
• Prepare shift handover report
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- Compliance & Confidentiality
• Ensure no misuse of cameras
• Follow data privacy & company SOP
• Limit footage access to authorized personnel only
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- Preventive Checks (Daily / Weekly)
• Clean camera lenses (as per schedule)
• Check storage availability
• Verify backup retention days
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Credits: Mr. Manoj Sahoo