free small business advice & information
Main Menu
Hot Links
| Article Index |
|---|
| Securing Your Premises |
| Assessing the Risk |
| Basic Precautions |
| Physical Security |
| Electronic Security |
| Preventing IT Theft |
| The Threat of Arson |
| Additional Security |
| Mitigating Any Loss |
Page 3 of 9
Securing Your Premises
2. Basic Precautions
2.1 Overall responsibility for security should be allocated to one individual who should:
- Check the premises and security systems regularly, and review when appropriate.
- Ensure that security procedures are being followed.
- Maintain contact with police, insurers and fire services.
2.2 Reduce the risk of thieves gaining access to your premises during business hours.
- Position your receptionist near the door, to keep track of who comes in and out, or install an entry phone.
- Make sure visitors identify themselves and state who they are visiting. Consider issuing passes or signing visitors in and out.
- If possible, keep all other external doors locked. But check fire regulations first.
2.3 Ensure all employees understand and comply with security and safety procedures.
- Encourage your employees to challenge visitors ('Can I help you?') if they do not recognise them.
- Make sure safety information, such asfire drill details, is prominently displayed in your premises.
- Keep a record of key holders, and stress the importance of keeping keys secure.
- Change alarm codes on a regular basis and whenever an employee leaves.
Labels: Premises, Reduce Costs
Monthly Prize Draw!
Win £375 worth of advertising for your business.
Enter our competition by either:
- Signing up to the is4profit Small Business Newsletter or
- Entering your firm's details into the Small Business Directory