Office Security

10 Points To Remember:

• Never leave handbags on desks or wallets in coats in your absence. Take them with you or lock them away.
• Always keep money in a safe place. Even if it is only the tea money, never leave it in an unlocked drawer during the day. And at night put it in a safe or remove it from the building altogether.
• 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.
• Fasten vulnerable windows in your absence. It's easy to forget, particularly in the summer, and a thief can come and go in a couple of minutes.
• Never assume a stranger wandering in the building is a member of staff. Challenge them. Even 'can I help you?' will often deter the dishonest.
• Don't just accept that a stranger is authorised to be in the building just because he says so. Check with someone in authority. If the stranger is from the Post Office or the typewriter company someone in your firm will know. And never allow anyone to remove office equipment without checking first.
• Don't be overawed by callers. Even if he does want to see the Managing Director make sure they are known and expected.
• Never leave callers alone in your office. Use the telephone to enquire whether someone can see them.
• Don't disclose confidential information to a stranger. No matter how important they may seem, always report any such request for information to your employer.
• Don't assume all staff are as honest as you. Take care of your property and that of your employer.