Security the safe should never be left open and unattended all external doors should be locked when the building is vacated keys should be issued to identified holders only and should not be labelled in any way that associates them with the church suspicious activity should be reported to the Priest in Charge or the Church Wardens.  Use of the Church and Hall by Lone Workers and Small Groups For lone workers and small groups: at least one person on duty will need to be a key-holder. before leaving the building, ensure external doors and the door between the church hall and church are locked. Ensure that no-one is left in the building, electrical appliances and all lights are turned off In addition: Lone working: anyone in the building on their own should keep the main door locked it is recommended you have a mobile phone switched on and with you it is advisable to tell someone when you will be in the church, and let them know when you have left the building. Opening to the public when the church is open to the public, a minimum of 2 people should be on duty (3 allows one person to take a break) at least one person should be close to the main door at all times to welcome visitors and monitor them entering and leaving the building at least one person should have a mobile phone switched on and kept on their person be vigilant for theft of items from the church and personal possessions doors to the vestry should be kept closed, and preferably locked. Electricity faulty light bulbs are to be replaced as soon as practical and should not be left out of lamp holders leaving exposed live terminals any equipment that develops a fault should be reported immediately and not used until it has been repaired exposed sockets in rooms used for children’s activities must be protected by safety covers
Security the safe should never be left open and unattended all external doors should be locked when the building is vacated keys should be issued to identified holders only and should not be labelled in any way that associates them with the church suspicious activity should be reported to the Priest in Charge or the Church Wardens.  Use of the Church and Hall by Lone Workers and Small Groups For lone workers and small groups: at least one person on duty will need to be a key-holder. before leaving the building, ensure external doors and the door between the church hall and church are locked. Ensure that no-one is left in the building, electrical appliances and all lights are turned off In addition: Lone working: anyone in the building on their own should keep the main door locked it is recommended you have a mobile phone switched on and with you it is advisable to tell someone when you will be in the church, and let them know when you have left the building. Opening to the public when the church is open to the public, a minimum of 2 people should be on duty (3 allows one person to take a break) at least one person should be close to the main door at all times to welcome visitors and monitor them entering and leaving the building at least one person should have a mobile phone switched on and kept on their person be vigilant for theft of items from the church and personal possessions doors to the vestry should be kept closed, and preferably locked. Electricity faulty light bulbs are to be replaced as soon as practical and should not be left out of lamp holders leaving exposed live terminals any equipment that develops a fault should be reported immediately and not used until it has been repaired exposed sockets in rooms used for children’s activities must be protected by safety covers
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