Security and safety are very similar, but necessarily separated when we think of planning for each outcome. This is especially true when managing business premises. In this post, we’ll discuss safety, which can help us avoid going over topics you most likely already know and care about – like fire safety.
Security, on the other hand, can be a big task. We already know about the mainline measures used to secure a building, be that CCTV, security guards patrolling at night, and of course, fences and gates. Yet it’s also true that when breaking down security to its constituent elements, we can focus on what’s right for our building and avoid investing in necessities we no longer need to use.
While cybersecurity threats are becoming more and more pressing, we’ll also save that topic for another day. After all – some businesses, thanks to remote work and offering digital services, may not think intensive physical threats are the problem anymore. That’s a difficult perspective to work with, simply because it can blind us from ensuring essential site security and protecting everyone on our premises as they deserve to be.
In this post, we’ll discuss the essential priorities of business security and why they matter:
Accessibility
All security is concerned with accessibility of some kind, but by this we mean who has access to certain rooms in your business and how you can limit access to those who are not permitted in those spaces. Great signage, locked doors, and keycard access panels can make a massive difference in gating off certain departments in your building, and it will also restrict the free movement of anyone who comes into your building without access. On top of that, accessibility given to the people in authoritative and trusted positions is essential; such as providing master keys for all of your vehicles, machinery, or departments in the building to your maintenance chief. With additional installations like infrared sensors to let you know when a door has been left ajar, you can better secure your walkways and access points.
The Tracked Flow Of Propel
At any one time, you should be able to say, with accuracy, just how many people are occupying your building at that time. With proper sign-ins and sign-outs, this is essential, and it can also make certain that the tracked flow of people is assigned. Here you’ll be able to see who is on-site, grant guest passes to your visitors that clearly mark them and distinguish which departments they have access to, and more. The tracked flow of people can also ensure your safety measures are enhanced because it’s crucial to know that everyone has evacuated the building in case of a fire.
Parking Safety & Security
If your premises is based in an inner-city area, you may only need to give access to your limited underground parking level. In an industrial park, a wide and open parking lot setting may need your attention. It’s essential that these areas are secured, because when you can reserve spaces for staff, verify entry, and make certain that the space is watched by security cameras, then you can more easily ensure everyone there is going to be trustworthy and has been approved ahead of time. This also goes for vetting temporary visitors like certain businesses you hire to complete renovation tasks. That said, despite your best efforts securing the park, it must be clear that you take on no responsibility for the contents loss or damage while there.
With this advice, you’re certain to nail the three main pinnacles of building premises safety, from there you can move onto refining this further as time goes on.
