Summer Break & Facility Safety: A Quick Guide for Startups and SMEs

As summer approaches and many offices shut down, it’s essential to ensure your facilities remain protected while you're away. A few smart precautions today can save major trouble tomorrow.

🔐 Checklist before leaving for vacation:

1. Water Supply: Shut off local water valves in kitchens and restrooms.

   ⚠️ Do not switch off the main water supply if it's connected to the firefighting system.

2. Remote Monitoring: Use smart sensors and notification systems in critical areas like server rooms to alert you in case of rising temperature or power loss.

3. UPS & Generators:

   • Check that all UPS systems are fully functional.

   • Ensure backup generators are tested, fueled, and ready.

4. Staff Reminders: Reiterate your internal policies for:

   • Emergency evacuation

   • Lone working

   • Severe weather conditions

   • Safe driving

5. Security Systems:

   • Make sure alarm systems and CCTV are operational, up to date, and remotely accessible.

   • Assign monitoring responsibilities to trusted team members. Even if you don’t have full-time security, schedule a partner or employee to check in weekly.

   • In case of a break-in:

     • Do not approach the facility

     • Immediately inform the police

     • Retrieve CCTV footage and access logs

     • Document timestamps for incident reporting

     
     
     
     

💡 Bonus Tips

🔧 Avoid delays post-vacation by checking if any maintenance (fire extinguishers, HVAC, elevators) is due soon.

📦 Lock up sensitive materials, equipment, and data backups in secure areas.

✨ Vacations should be relaxing — and they can be, with just a little planning.

☀️ Have a safe summer break — proactive steps now mean peace of mind later!

📩 Need help creating your facility checklist or implementing basic safeguards? Let’s talk.

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