Workplace Security – Advice From An Expert

Having strong locks on your doors and windows is the first step to making your workplace secure, but doing that alone is not good enough. There are lots of other workplace security precautions that you should be considering, such as these…

- Set-up a CCTV camera to monitor people coming in all building entrances.

- Install shutters that can be pulled down over windows and doors at the end of the working day.

- Install an under-the-counter alarm system which silently alerts security if an undesirable situation is arising.

- Hire a security guard to watch over the main entrance.

- Install a metal detector to minimize the risk of weapons being bought on to the premises.

- Ask employees to show photo identification when entering the premises.

- Assign temporary passes to visitors, and require them to sign in and out of the building.

- Use service counters with windows between employees and customers if located in a high risk area.

- Position supervisor desk’s so that they can clearly see areas where employees are dealing with customers.

- Run training courses on workplace security so that employees know what is expected of them.

- Protect high risk areas (such as where money is kept) with doors fitted with electronic locks that require a combination code to be opened.

If you are unsure which of those that you should implement, then you should consider bringing in a security professional to make a thorough assessment of your workplace and to make workplace security suggestions that are directly relevant to your business. Though this may seem like a lot of effort, it will be worth it in the long run. No business that spends extra time, effort and money on making their workplace safe and secure regrets it. Your premises, equipment and employees are well worth protecting.