Protect Your Site—Respect Your Team

Installing CCTV at a worksite is often seen as a straightforward safety measure. But for warehouse managers, operations teams, and builders, there’s a line between smart security and over-surveillance—and it’s easier to cross than you might think.

At Red Flag Security, we work with businesses across warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing sectors. And time and again, we see the same challenge: how do you protect your site while still respecting your team?

Watch where you point your cameras

We all know the obvious no-go zones—no cameras in toilets or change rooms, full stop. But what about the not-so-obvious ones?

Corridors outside change rooms, break rooms where team members change into uniforms or PPE, and open locker areas might seem like fair game—but they’re often used in a private way. And legally, that matters.

Even though these areas are technically public, they may be considered private in context. If someone could reasonably expect a moment of privacy in that space, installing a camera there can land you in hot water.

A good rule of thumb? If you wouldn’t feel comfortable being filmed there during your normal workday, it’s probably not the right spot for a camera.

Be upfront with your team

It might seem obvious, but it’s often overlooked: if you’re recording people, they need to know about it.

That means clear signage in camera zones, a heads-up during inductions, and a general culture of transparency. According to ASIAL, Australia’s peak security body, staff should always be informed when CCTV is operating in their work area. And importantly—CCTV shouldn’t be used solely for monitoring staff performance.

When teams know that CCTV is there to keep them safe—not to catch them out—they’re far more likely to support it.

Does your system add value—or friction?

CCTV should make your site better: safer, more secure, more efficient. But every camera also introduces a level of oversight that, if used poorly, can undermine trust.

ASIAL puts it simply: the benefit of any CCTV system must outweigh the restrictions it imposes. And we agree.

That’s why every system we design is built around your site’s risks, layout, and team culture—not just a standard checklist of cameras and recorders.

Need help designing the right system?

Whether you’re building a new site or upgrading an existing one, we can help you design a system that’s secure, ethical, and effective. From camera placement to signage and staff communications, we’ve got you covered.