Is my office secure? Tips to keep your workplace safe

Business premises come in all shapes and sizes, from single floors to whole buildings, needless to say, they need to be made as secure as possible to ensure the protection of your assets. Offices frequently contain lots of valuable items – ranging from computers to legal documents, to money. Having a good security policy is not only beneficial for the contents of your building to protect you from theft, but it can also decrease the cost of your insurance. While every office varies, below are some simple guidelines to keeping your workplace safe.

Keep your workplace safe with an alarm system

An alarm needs to be among the first things to think about installing to increase security; it is a significant deterrent to vandals and thieves. The alarm can transmit emergency signals via a phone connection, landline or internet connection to a monitoring station, which dispatches police to the scene when needed. Some systems have a two-way voice intercom; if the alarm is set off, the intercom connects the chosen employee/business owner directly to the monitoring station. This makes sure that even if an intruder gets into your premises, police will be alerted in the shortest possible time.

Ensure locks are to British Standard

Even though locks are the most obvious way of preventing people from entering your property, it’s crucial that you have locks that conform with British Standards. These locks are properly tested to make sure they offer adequate protection; you are likely to find it is a requirement of your office insurance policy that your lock is to BS 3621, and without this, you may be putting your office at significant risk.

Use quality lighting

With up to sixty per cent of burglaries happening at night, security lighting installed on the outside of your premises can be a good deterrent.

It is likely to make burglars feel watched, and therefore vulnerable, as well as permitting occupiers to see anyone who is approaching the building and highlighting high-risk areas. The type of lighting you select depends on how high the risks are, the type of surveillance already in place, and the location of the premises. The most popular form of security lighting is passive infrared: it is activated when someone comes into its field of vision and is cost-effective to install. These small tips will keep your workplace safe.

When it comes to your business, the safety and security of your building should always be a priority. At Precision Facilities Management, we provide high-quality security services designed to ensure that your commercial building is as secure as possible at all times. To find out more about the services we offer, please visit our website.