Access Control
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The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has released a checklist for employers to increase workplace security during a time of crisis. Here is a portion of the list:

1. Reassure employees that safety measures are being taken for their protection;

2. Report unusual or suspicious activity or strangers in or near facility areas;

3. Urge employees and their families to avoid lingering outdoors, to be aware of their surroundings;

4. Move outdoor activities indoors;

5. Increase security and surveillance activities and outdoor lighting, and check IDs of those entering the building;

6. Update and review with employees the company emergency response plan and update it to ensure that all current local, state and federal emergency service numbers, as well as updated employee emergency contact information, is readily available;

7. Upgrade the in-house emergency services (EMS) capability to 40-hour First Responder or Emergency Medical Technician; 8. Offer employees escorts through parking lots;

9. Share your Emergency Response Plan with local businesses and municipalities to help coordinate incident relief efforts should one occur.

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