Security is a huge concern for all businesses, and whatever industry you’re involved in, protecting your commercial premises is paramount, to keep intruders out, ensure the safety of the building, the goods and equipment kept within it, and of course, any employees, customers and visitors to the site.
With this in mind, here are some tips and pointers from a commercial locksmith on how to secure your business premises:
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Take the Time to Carry out Regular Risk Assessments:
Whether your businesses security needs have changed or remain the same, carrying out regular risk assessments can help to highlight any actionable points, and give you the opportunity to adjust your security measures as necessary. For professional guidance as to the risks present within your particular industry and the business premises, consult with a commercial locksmith who can also carry out a security assessment and implement any updates or changes to your security systems.
Prioritize your External Security:
The first line of defense against intruders, your external security measures should be just as robust as your internal ones. Invest in technologies such as electric security gates, intercom systems and CCTV. Simple measures such as fitting security lights in vulnerable areas can be helpful, too.
Consider Installing an Access Control System:
Allowing you to monitor every person that enters your building, or even the parking lot, you can help prevent crime from happening with the installation of an access control system. For the latest technological advances in access control systems, talk to your local locksmith and find out if having one installed is an affordable option for you.
Think About who has Access to Certain Areas of your Premises:
Do you need all your staff to be able to access all areas of your business site, or could you restrict access to minimize the risk of crime? Proximity cards and/or fobs can be a convenient and extremely effective of helping to control who goes where within your facility, and can double up as an official form of identification for anyone working within the building.
Don’t Neglect Health and Safety:
Health and safety diversions are often created criminals or employees to enable them to carry out an unauthorized activity, such as theft, and while health and safety measures are primarily in place to keep people safe at work, it can (and should) play a significant role in security.
Concentrate on the Basics:
Technology is all well and good – and there are many tech devices that can help keep your commercial premises safe and secure – but it’s important to keep your basic security measures updated and in good working order, such as locks, deadbolts and safes. Liaise with your local commercial locksmith and make sure that your primary security measures are robust enough.
It pays to never be complacent about security, even if you’re manufacturing an inexpensive product or have few employees at your commercial premises, criminals are often opportunistic and can cause a great deal of harm, so don’t give them the chance to harm you, your business or your employees, keeping your site secure.