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10-minute security readiness checklist

Spend ten minutes checking an ordinary workplace with an authorized team member. Mark Yes, No, or Unknown; record an owner and next step for each gap. This is an initial check, not an inspection or certification.

Name of document or activity: ____________________ Date: __________

1. Are exits and designated routes clear?

Yes □ No □ Unknown □

2. Does the team know how to report an urgent concern?

Yes □ No □ Unknown □

3. Are emergency contacts current and available to authorized staff?

Yes □ No □ Unknown □

4. Is a responsible person named for the shift?

Yes □ No □ Unknown □

5. Are visitors directed through the agreed check-in process?

Yes □ No □ Unknown □

6. Are keys and access devices accounted for?

Yes □ No □ Unknown □

7. Can staff find current procedures?

Yes □ No □ Unknown □

8. Is essential equipment ready for normal use?

Yes □ No □ Unknown □

9. Is there an agreed response to a power or service outage?

Yes □ No □ Unknown □

10. Are unresolved concerns recorded for follow-up?

Yes □ No □ Unknown □

Next action

Action: ____________________ Owner role: ____________________ Due: __________

Keep completed records under your organization’s handling rules. This page sends no entered records to V.E.S.T. General planning aid; it does not establish compliance or guarantee safety.