Homework Responses Week 1

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Creating a stable and predictable environment where ends can be pursued without the threat of disruption or harm can be a challenging but important task. It is important since removing a potential distractions like having to think about being safe or not can have a negative impact on productivity. Many businesses and organizations also have a legal obligation to keep employees safe. Risk assessment and prevention are two key security strategies that need to be utilized to achieve this type of atmosphere. 

Risk assessment must be proper utilized in order to identify vulnerabilities. before they can be addressed. Creating questions of what can potential occur is an easy way of beginning a risk assessment. These occurrences can involve illicit activity and possible emergencies situations. 

After the risks have been identified a prevention strategies needs to be put in place. Prevention strategies can minimize the outcomes of the risks identified, preventions can include emergency doors, ID cards, and security cameras. These can also create an atmosphere of security and order. Having a response plan in place for potential emergencies and making sure that all employees are well trained in what to do. Whether the group or organization is large or small, utilizing proper risk assessment and prevention strategies is key to creating a stable work place without a fear of disturbance. 

References:

Security in the Workplace- Informational Material. (n.d.). Retrieved November 05, 2020, from https://www.dm.usda.gov/physicalsecurity/workplace.htm