Five Cleaning Tips to Make Your Workplace COVID-Secure
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Read Full ArticleWith many employees still working from home in 2021, security experts are urging facilities managers to ensure that vacant buildings are kept safe and secure in the wake of increased security threats.
When buildings are temporarily mothballed, there are several factors to consider, from HVAC maintenance to optimising energy consumption. One of the most important concerns for building managers is maintaining the safety of a site, particularly as non-essential businesses may face more periods of closure this year.
Tim Isaac, Security Advisor at 14forty, the integrated facilities management services arm of Compass Group UK & Ireland, said: “The pandemic has brought the business-critical issue of premises security to the fore. While we have seen a renewed community spirit in many aspects of society, criminals, such as thieves, are taking advantage of this national crisis, targeting locked-up properties or those where occupancy levels are lower than usual. Implementing robust security measures to protect premises is therefore more critical than ever.”
Here are 14forty’s top ten tips for businesses looking to bolster their security as the coronavirus pandemic continues:
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Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 17 February 2021
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