Whilst the word housekeeping is more synonymous with managing domestic properties, the need for good housekeeping in public spaces is crucial to understanding vulnerabilities of sites. Good housekeeping improves the safety of your premises. Reduces the opportunity for placing suspicious packages in key locations and helps manage hoaxes.

It might be that what appear as pretty innocent materials are left on site and not secured. It’s worth remembering that ladders, or scaffolding poles or a can of flammable liquid might all be used by a terrorist.

As owners of parks and open spaces we become quite complacent as to how infrastructure on site is situated. Are there bins in vulnerable locations and how might you see whether anything has been left in them? Is the vegetation kept clear of entrances and CCTV locations to ensure visibility splays are maintained? Are there first aid kits and fire extinguishers available? Are wheelie bins, recycling bins and skips secured? Are there appropriate arrangements on site to manage contractors?



SL Consultants have carried out walkabouts with land owners to highlight good housekeeping measures and help develop checklists to ensure these places are as safe as can be.