Office Security
Wherever you work, some things should be kept under lock and key. Be careful with keys. Keep them in a safe place.
Institute a plan for tracking visitors who enter and exit your facility.
Report suspicious persons, activities, objects or packages to the proper authorities immediately.
Don’t let anyone into the building with your access keys or card after regular business hours.
Never leave callers alone in the office.
Do not allow unknown or unexpected service personnel free access to your office space.
Never allow anyone to remove equipment without checking first.
Contact law enforcement if you receive suspicious mail.
Don’t disclose confidential information to a stranger, no matter how important the person may seem. Always report such requests to your employer.
Don’t take packages into your workplace given to you by someone you don’t know.
Cooperate with all security procedures at your place of work.
Fire Safety
Be familiar with fire and evacuation procedures.
Participate in practice drills.
Know where fire extinguishers are and how to use them.
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Your Personal Safety
And Security
Never leave handbags on desks or wallets in coat pockets in your absence. Thieves are fast, so take purses or wallets with you. Or lock them away in a desk or file cabinet.
Keep valuables in your car hidden and keep the doors locked.
Be aware of your surroundings. Take note of where emergency exits are located. Think ahead about how to evacuate your building in a hurry.
Use the “buddy” system when leaving the building, especially at times of the year when it gets dark early.
If you’re working late at night, call someone and let them know when you’re leaving.
Workplace Violence
A history of emotional disturbance, paranoia or easily panicked behavior.
A history of threatening or violent behavior.
Fascination or preoccupation with weapons, especially those that could be used for mass destruction, such as explosives or semi-automatic guns.
Extreme stress from personal problems or life crises.
Being a loner – little or no interaction with fellow employees.
Feelings of being persecuted, continually blaming others for problems and failures.
Engaging in frequent disputes with supervisors or co-workers.
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