MMC/MCH Security Alert: Workplace Security

What is Happening?

·         A recent theft at MMC prompts us to remind all staff about the importance of Workplace Security

What can I do to improve the security of my workplace?

·         Personal Identification

•                    Visibly wear your Monash Health staff identification at all times

•                    Ensure that a staff identification is visible on anyone entering a restricted area

•                    Be alert for suspicious people in the workplace

·         Valuables

•                    Secure all valuables at all times when unattended

§  Personal valuables may include telephones, keys, money, purses and wallets

§  Organisational valuables may include telephones, artwork, computers, furniture and other equipment

·         Access Points (eg: Doors, Gates)

•                    Ensure security doors are closed and secure whenever they are not in use

•                    Ensure areas are secure when unattended (keep doors closed)

•                    Do not permit other people to tag-along behind you when entering secure areas unless you are satisfied that they are authorised to be in the area.

•                    Always badge your ID/Access card when driving into or out of our Staff Car Parks

§  Report any vehicles observed to be tailgating to Security.

What do I do if I see someone acting suspiciously?

·         Call our Security team (959 42139) and notify the NCO if you have any concerns or observe any suspicious behaviour

·         Activate Code Grey or Code Black as indicated by hospital procedures

What personal safety strategies can I consider?

·         Be alert for suspicious people in the workplace or suspicious people and vehicles as you walk in the streets

·         Avoid talking on your mobile phone whilst in public

·         Avoid providing personal information to strangers

·         Always walk confidently and with purpose in groups when in public streets

·         Carry your car keys in your hand for quick access to your vehicle, without fumbling in your bag.

·         In an Emergency outside the site contact the Police directly (telephone 000)

·         Contact MMC Security (959 42139) at any time if you require assistance on Monash Health Properties

·         Remove visible Employee identification when you leave your workplace (eg: name badge, ID/Access card)

How do I get more information or report a concern?

·         For Emergency assistance outside Monash Medical Centre please contact the Police on emergency number 000.

·         For assistance within Monash Medical Centre grounds please contact MMC Security on 959 42139.

·         For Emergency assistance within Monash Medical Centre or Monash Children’s Hospital please call the internal emergency number 999 and state your emergency.

For general enquiries regarding Monash Medical Centre please contact Site Management

·         Telephone:         959 44727      

·         Email:                 MMCSiteManagement@monashhealth.org