Keeping your business secure and your employees safe should be the number one priority of all business owners and managers. While there are numerous risks to be aware of, there are also many effective ways to protect your staff and assets. Here are some options worth considering.
Employees
Monitor access points to your company both during the hours of operation and when closed. Make sure that only legitimate employees or clients are able to enter the premises using appropriate identification. Install adequate lighting in the facility to prevent falls or accidents and outside to keep the parking area secure and safe. Issue and enforce safety guidelines for conducting business with customers and through managing products and services.
Facility
Provide company building keys to just the employees that need them. Register each key to track its use. Consult professional locksmiths for help in changing the door locks periodically and to set digital codes for entrances or the company vault and other safety features. You may want to install an alarm system for the windows and doors and post warning signs to discourage thieves and vandals. Conduct safety inspections weekly or monthly to prevent accidents and to ensure everyone is following the safety guidelines.
Website
Keep your company website secure by installing antivirus software and digital codes that cannot be readily hacked. Have the employees change their password every six months. Monitor the website for suspicious activity and address it promptly. Remind employees not to use company computers for personal shopping or business as visiting other sites can increase the risk of a virus infestation or being hacked.
Communications
Install one or more dedicated phone lines to reduce incidents of spam and telemarketers. Instruct employees how to handle unwanted phone calls or inappropriate telephone complaints by customers. Implement a company-wide warning system in the event of an intruder and connect the system to the local law enforcement agency. Provide safety training in case of a fire or another emergency.
Parking
Keep the parking secure by installing an outdoor video camera or indoor monitoring. You may want to install fencing to help guard against potential criminal activity like car theft or break-ins. Provide adequate lighting between the parking lot and the building if night-time access is required.
These safety measures can help to protect your company’s employees and operations. Many are relatively inexpensive and easy to maintain. Take the steps necessary to secure your business from potential hazards and threats.
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