Office Security - 10 Points To Remember

  1. NEVER LEAVE HANDBAGS ON DESKS OR WALLETS IN COATS IN YOUR ABSENCE
    Take them with you or lock them away.
     
  2. ALWAYS KEEP MONEY IN A SAFE PLACE
    Even if it is only the coffee fund, never leave it in an unlocked drawer during the day. At night put money in a safe or remove it from the building altogether.
     
  3. BE CAREFUL WITH KEYS
    Always put them in a safe place and don't put spare keys for safes, etc. in desk drawers. Deposit them at the bank.
     
  4. FASTEN VULNERABLE WINDOWS IN YOUR ABSENCE
    It's easy to forget, particularly in the summer. A thief can come and go in a couple of minutes.
     
  5. NEVER ASSUME A STRANGER WANDERING IN THE BUILDING IS A MEMBER OF STAFF
    Challenge him. Even asking "Can I help you?" will often deter the dishonest.
     
  6. DON'T JUST ACCEPT THAT A STRANGER IS AUTHORIZED TO BE IN THE BUILDING JUST BECAUSE HE SAYS SO
    Check with someone in authority. If the stranger is from the Post Office or Copier Company, someone in your firm will know. Never allow anyone to remove office equipment without checking first.
     
  7. DON'T BE OVER-AWED BY CALLERS
    Even if he does want to see the Managing Director, make sure he is known and expected.
     
  8. NEVER LEAVE CALLERS ALONE IN YOUR OFFICE
    Use the telephone to enquire whether someone can see him.
     
  9. DON'T DISCLOSE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION TO A STRANGER
    No matter how important he may seem, always report any such request for information to your employer.
     
  10. DON'T ASSUME ALL ARE AS HONEST AS YOU
    Take care of your property and that of your employer.
     

THINK SAFETY
A COMMON SENSE APPROACH