Facility Site Review

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Decision Safety, LLC
508 7th Street
Altavista, VA 24517
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The purpose of this document is to provide recommendations for the safety of    visitors, patrons and employees to your facility. This document should be utilized for guidance and reviewed with management and legal council prior to implementing changes.  Federal, state and local ordinances may require special review prior to utilizing some of the suggestions within this document.

FACILITY AUDIT:
	
YES	NO	Question	
YES	NO	Building has a minimum of two exits, clearly labeled.	
		
YES	NO	Outside doors and other service areas can be sufficiently locked.	
		
YES	NO	Doors can be locked remotely in case of emergency	
		
YES	NO	Exterior alarms, telephone lines, cameras and lighting are protected from tamper or vandalism. 	
		
YES	NO	If there is a roof access, can employees access it in an emergency from the inside only? 	
		
YES	NO	Outside lights can be controlled from interior locations.	
			
YES	NO	Do employees working off hours have the ability to adjust timed exterior lights?	
		
YES	NO	Prior to exiting the building, a visitor / employee can clearly see the other side of the door. 	
		
YES	NO	Parking is secure with visitor and employee safety in mind. 	
		
YES	NO	Can a vehicle park so close to an exit door as to restrict it’s operation? 	
		
YES	NO	All visitors must meet and be greeted by a reception desk attendant.	
		
YES	NO	Is there a procedure for checking parcels and bags brought into the facility by visitors? 	
		
YES	NO	Are visitors vetted and issued ID badges? 	
		
YES	NO	Does reception desk have a cellular phone in case of emergency?	
		
YES	NO	Does the facility have cameras? 	
		
YES	NO	Are there camera monitors at the reception desk in view of the visitor’s eyesight? 	
		
YES	NO	Do offices, custodian and storage closets, bathrooms and other areas have locks in order to offer a place of regress? 	
		
YES	NO	Are emergency exits and escape corridors free from storage and debris? 	
	
YES	NO	Do surrounding businesses potentially present a security risk?	
		
YES	NO	Does office furniture present any problems with exiting the room quickly? 	
		
YES	NO	Can office furniture be easily moved to offer cover / concealment or to block the door? 	
		
YES	NO	Are interior and exterior doorframes secured firmly to the wall? 	
		
YES	NO	Do all doors open and close freely without obstruction? 	
		
YES	NO	Does each area of refuge have lights, which can be turned off? 	
		
YES	NO	Do offices have fire extinguishers that as a last resort could be utilized for personal protection? 	
		
YES	NO	Do offices with windows have devises that can be used to breech the windows if needed? 	
		
YES	NO	Do upstairs offices have emergency escape ladders available?	
		
YES	NO	Are the exterior exit areas free from tripping hazards (ie. grass, cracks in sidewalk, etc.)? 	
		
YES	NO	Are traditional keys used or does the facility have a key code / badge swipe entry system. If so, is it regularly updated with staff terminations? 	
		
YES	NO	If the facility offers a public restroom, is access restricted to other parts of the facility?	
		
YES	NO	Are exterior doors marked for easy police and fire identification?	
		
YES	NO	Does the facility have security officers?  	
		
YES	NO	Are there double door arrangements to trap an intruder from continuing further into the building for the purpose of injuring people? (Important to always allow him/ her the avenue to escape and exit the facility)	
		
YES	NO	Are there Trauma kits throughout the building? Specially designed to treat serious injuries and to stop bleeding? 	

YES	
NO	
Does the facility immediately present itself as a hard target?	

	

YES	
NO	
Are cash registers placed as to allow access to an armed robber to have the ability to obtain money and immediately exit?	

	

YES	
NO	
Are front windows free from obstruction to allow clear visibility?	

	

YES	
NO	
Has staff been properly trained and a policy presented regarding workplace violence?	

	

YES	
NO	
Can someone hear a worker call for help?	

	

YES	
NO	
Is furniture in customer/employee areas designed to keep employees from getting trapped?	

	

YES	
NO	
Does the facility have panic alarms?	

	

YES	
NO	
Does the facility have an internal intercom system?	

	

YES	
NO	
Are broken windows/locks repaired quickly?	

	

	
YES	NO	Have you invited your local police department, specifically the SWAT and Fire Department to visit your facility in order to become more familiar with it? 	
		
YES	NO	Does someone in the facility monitor the area for civil unrest? 	
		
YES	NO	Has anyone in this facility completed any Active Shooter training?  

If not, the FBI, CISA, and some local law enforcement agencies provide free online training and/or community service resources.	

Notes:	

Reports:

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Uniform Crime
Crime/Law Enforcement Stats (UCR Program) — FBI	
FBI Active Shooter Resources: Active Shooter Safety Resources — FBI / Active Shooter Preparedness | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA	

Population	
Violent Crime	
Murder	
Forcible Rape	
Robbery	
Aggravated Assault	
Property Crime	
Burglary 	
Theft	
Motor Vehicle Theft	

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