How to maximise office security
- by
Bruce
From a single office in the corner of a business estate to an entire skyscraper in the centre of the city, offices are home to businesses of all shapes and sizes.
They are all very different, housing businesses in every industry you could possibly imagine and working in very different ways on a daily basis. They do all have one thing in common however. They are home to all sorts of valuable information, equipment, and other assets that the company responsible simply can’t afford to lose. They are also all at risk of criminal activity and must take the appropriate action to avoid becoming just another statistic of workplace crime.
Office security is an absolute must. It keeps your staff and visitors safe, protects the assets that keep your business operations and ensures key documents containing highly sensitive information don’t fall into the wrong hands.
Every business is different and the only way to build an effective security strategy to tackle all the security threats unique to your office building is to contact an expert security company Liverpool and have then carry out a detailed security risk assessment on your behalf.
That said, there are a few common policies that should be implemented in every office that will provide you with a certain level of protection against the threats you face. In the article below, we take a close look at some of them, giving you some helpful office security tips that could be a life-saver in the weeks, months, and years to come.
Key office Security tips
Install CCTV and an Alarm System
Some security measures are optional for offices and will only be required in certain situations. CCTV and alarm systems are not one of them. Alarm systems will protect your office when you can’t be there, deterring criminals and alerting you and your security company to an intrusions. Many systems send an alert directly to the police with unauthorised activity is detected, ensuring a fast response and limiting the damage that can be done.
CCTV works brilliantly alongside an alarm system and is a fantastic tool to have for all sorts of different reasons. Firstly, it both deters criminals and records them in the act if they ignore it. This footage can then be used by the police to track down the criminals and possible get you your stolen goods back. It is also key evidence for an insurance claim.
Install Lighting
A well lit exterior dramatically reduces the risk of an office block being targeted at night. If an intruder cannot approach a building undetected they know they have a much larger chance of being spotted and apprehended so are unlikely to take the risk.
Motion sensitive lighting is a great option that doesn’t disturb those nearby or cost you a fortune in electricity bills.
Store key documents off site
Many businesses operate a completely paper free filing system these days. If this is not possible for you, or you have important documents that most be kept safe, consider storing them off site rather than in the office itself.