Important Office Safety Tips

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Tips on how to enhance security within your work environment

• Always secure your valuables and personal belongings, including cell phones and I-pods, in a locked cabinet.
• Ensure that laptops are secured with a cable on your desk.
• Carry the key to your file cabinets or desk drawer on you, either in the pocket of your clothing or on a wristband.
• Turn off your computer at night or protect access to your personal or confidential information on your computer by using a password.
• Empty out your pockets prior to hanging your coat in a public closet.
• Ensure that the entrance door to your space is kept closed at all times.
• Familiarize yourself with all emergency exits.
• If you are alone and intending to remain in your office after normal office hours, please notify the officer stationed in your building.
• Engage in a community watch effort and report suspicious individuals or activity immediately. More...

Faculty and Staff After Hours Tips

It frequently becomes necessary for faculty and staff members to work at the University during non-business hours (i.e. evenings, on weekend days or on holidays). When this occurs and particularly when the employee is working alone and/or at an isolated workstation the Department of Public Safety suggests the following simple preventative safety practices.

Public Safety...Office Security Tips

Theft of unattended property, both personal and that owned by the college, from campus offices is a common crime experienced at all colleges and businesses. Thefts occur during normal business hours when access is often the easiest, and employees are the least expectant. Thefts also occur after hours when they may be broken into or entered without authorization. Taking just a few prevention tips to heart can help prevent theft for all of us.

Training Resources:

Office Safety Training Courses