At CGL Electronic Security, we define a Touchless Access Control Solutions are any device or combination of devices that provide the user the opportunity to gain access to a physical space without touching anything. Simply stated, if you have to touch anything that is not already in your possession, it is not a good solution.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “contact moves germs by touch (example: MRSA or VRE).” Individuals who have touched a contaminated surface “carry the germs on their hands and spread to a susceptible person when proper hand hygiene is not performed before touching the susceptible person.”
Depending on the surface, the germ can survive for some time. Individuals touching the surface can continue to spread the virus until the cycle is broken by disinfecting the contaminated surfaces.
An effective Touchless Access Control Solution starts by installing automatic door openers that automatically open the door when tied to a sensor or an access control device. Just remember, if you have to touch any part of the door or a physical barrier such as a turnstile, it’s not a touchless solution.
Valid access credentials include biometric technologies, such as iris scans, voice recognition, gait recognition, facial recognition, thermal imaging, and mobile credentials.
What touchless access credentials are best to deploy at your facility? It depends on what you are looking to accomplish. Facilities such as critical infrastructure buildings, medical facilities, and labs will want to deploy biometric technologies for a higher level of security. In contrast, educational institutions and office buildings may only need to deploy mobile credentials. Don’t worry; our team of experts and technology partners can help pick the proper credential to meet your security and safety requirements.
CGL Electronic Security has reached out to our trusted security solution partners to provide complete turnkey Touchless Access Control Solutions. For more information, request a demo, reach out to your account manager directly, contact us, or email me at mikem@cglsecurity.com.