Your building faces many risks at any given time. You should ensure you learn how buildings can better prepare for emergency situations. Managing a company or office is stressful, but having a plan puts it all in perspective. Follow these tips and tricks.
Audit for Risks
Although accidents happen, you can prevent some emergencies by preparing for them. Form a team or hire a third party to audit your building for potential risks. If you own a large property, consider installing public safety DAS to make communication easier for security and police.
Establish an Emergency Action Plan
Once you know the dangers that pose a risk to your building and the people inside, create a plan for what to do if one of those incidents occurs. Write down your plan and hold sessions to train people in the building. You can test your staff’s knowledge and perform drills to ensure everyone knows the evacuation routes.
Maintain a First Aid Kit
You should have a first aid kit somewhere in the building in case someone ever gets hurt. This may prevent people from going to a medical center for minor injuries. It’s important to make sure staff know how and when to use items in the kit.
Backup Critical Information
A breach is the last type of emergency you want to think about. Still, if you don’t protect your information, you leave it open to hackers. Keep a backup of your system so you never lose access to vital information.
Attain Proper Insurance Coverage
Different types of insurance cover different things, such as medical expenses and repairs. It’s important to know what your policy covers before an emergency happens. Make sure you get an insurance policy that covers the risks in your area. For instance, you should get flood or earthquake insurance if your building is susceptible to those disasters.
Preparation is the pillar of safety and security. Having a plan is the best way buildings can better prepare for emergency situations. Determine your risks and create an action plan your staff can follow. Back up critical information and get insurance that will protect you financially. Don’t let an emergency destroy your business.
If could benefit from a site survey to determine if you need a DAS system, contact the professionals at Harris Communications to schedule an assessment today.
