Safety in the Workplace

Guess what? Since my last blog, we have a new alarm system! Hooray!

So, now is a good time to discuss …

Personal Safety in the Workplace

Here are some precautions to take:

Try not to work alone after hours. Try to avoid working alone. Always let someone know if you must stay late. Leaving in pairs is always safer. There is safety in numbers.
Make sure all doors are locked when staying late.
Leave all the lights on when working late. The janitors or timers will turn them off during the week at most offices.

Do not give out scan cards or keys or leave the door open for visitors or delivery people. Let them come through the receptionist desk and sign in. If possible have the receptionist area cut off from the rest of the office, so people can not walk around the office without being checked in and taken back with the employee.

Keep your personal property personal. Lock up your purse. Don’t leave it unattended.

Be aware of your surroundings especially in the parking lot. We once had someone sitting between two of our parked cars. Take two seconds to look around as you walk towards your car to check out potential risks. Is anyone loitering?

Be aware that anyone can use the restroom or be in a secluded hallway.

Only carry the essentials. Don’t’ carry or leave at work unnecessary cash or valuables.

Be safe when you get in your car. Lock the doors right away.

Watch what you say. Be careful to no give out personal or company information. Eavesdropping is a problem when on your cell phone or even on your cubicle phone. Don’t give out information, such as the doors are unlocked most of the time or any other security information.

If there is a threatening situation in the office, dial 911, you don’t even have to talk to them. Just dial 911 and put the phone down on the desk, they will come when you don't answer them or if they hear trouble in the background.