Even when you’re at work, you need to be conscious of where you put your belongings. From personal information on your computer to your wallet or purse in your desk, it’s beneficial to keep money, credit cards and other valuables safeguarded.

As soon as you arrive to the office or your desk space, you should store your wallet or purse, keys, cell phone and any other things you brought with you in a locked cabinet or drawer. This reduces the chances of anyone getting into your stuff. If you work in a large office space, you might not know everyone in the building. Or, if you see clients on a regular basis, you never know whether one of them might steal something while you’re away from your desk.

It might be strange for you to be so cautious at your work, but you never really know people unless you work close with them every day. Plus, when your workspace is accessible to the public, you need to consider the potential for theft. People just walking through can swipe something right off of your station – even work badges should be kept in a concealed place instead of right out in the open.

Along with storing your personal belongings in a locked cabinet or drawer, you should have a login and password for your computer. Any time you leave your computer, you should have it set to automatically lock – this prevents people from viewing your files and any other confidential information. Depending on what type of information you’re accessing (a patient’s or a client’s address, social security number, etc.), it’s your responsibility to keep this data private.

Now when you’re at work you might consider the opportunities for theft so rectify these weak areas to ensure that your personal security as well as others is protected.

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