Every commercial premise deserves to be secure and safe for its occupants, be that designed to sustain clients, office workers, engineers, and more. However, security does not take place in a vacuum. It’s a consistent, daily effort that must be continually improved and reviewed in order for any security lapses to be plugged.
In this guide, we’ll discuss how to achieve exactly that, and what issues to look out for. This way, you can curate security in-house or work with the best security company to pursue those goals, making such a space better for everyone involved.
By Team Savant
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However, it’s hard to tell exactly how and when those security issues might come about unless a flaw does lead to an issue. It might be that theft, trespassing or property damage is a good wake up call to determine your new approach. Luckily, you don’t have to learn the hard way here, as with a little care and concern, you can review your firm’s premises security in stages.
Consider The Stages Of Access
It’s good to consider how easily someone could gain access to your inner building. There should be multiple stages to block an uninvited guest from your office space, for example, such as a reception and waiting area, a keycard door, and sign-in areas for the more sensitive places like inventory stock rooms, or the maintenance area. You could pay a professional to see how far they can walk into your business with good graces and no guest pass, to gauge how readily your staff open the door for them or fail to question their access. An approach like this can be quite enlightening for many businesses to focus on.
Test Drills & Communication
Ultimately, security cannot be relied upon if it isn’t tested. You might opt for how quickly you can safely evacuate the premises in the event of a fire or other issue that deserves immediate attention. You might also run regular fire drills, or run staff training for what to do if an armed assailant comes into the building to steal (preservation of life should always be the foremost priority, assets can be insured or recovered and law enforcement can pursue the case), giving them the confidence and knowledge they need. This way, you work on drills and communication in the best way.
Review All Security Systems & Infrastructure/Equipment
It’s essential to make sure your equipment works correctly. When you suffer a break-in, the last surprise you need is knowing your alarm system and cameras were an outdated or lacking function. Reviewing all of your security implements, from keycard scanners to cameras, from automatically locking doors to restricted floors from your elevator without access, a full review and inventory are essential. Infrastructure may also include safety equipment, signage, and even the tools you provide to your staff, such as sign-in scanners for attendance and fire safety measures.
With this advice, we hope you can better review and improve your firm’s security. It’s important to be secure within your premises, after all, and to pass that luxury onto everyone in your building.