Safety

Once the pandemic subsides, how will our lives and workplaces be permanently affected? Here’s betting that sanitization, health and safety become integral parts of self-storage business operation and the customer experience.

Self-storage operators everywhere are adapting to the new reality of business in a time of coronavirus, embracing new operational tools and strategies. Store Space, which owns or manages more than 30 facilities in 15 states, shares its three-point...

Any self-storage facility can present safety hazards for tenants, staff and guests. To minimize risk at your property, be proactive through these simple steps.

Keeping unit doors in good working order should be a part of every self-storage operator’s maintenance plan. A lawsuit brought by a tenant who was injured by a faulty door reminds us why we must take steps to minimize risk. Read the story and get...

Every self-storage operator has an obligation to make his property safe for staff, customers and guests. That means maintaining access-control and other equipment to ensure proper function and avoid injuries. Failure to do so could have dire...

Pests may very well be taking advantage of the quiet and reduced foot traffic at self-storage facilities during the coronavirus pandemic. While you’re fixated on disinfecting everything to avoid COVID-19, take these steps to prevent critter...

It’s that time. Between June and November is when most hurricanes strike. The best way to avoid injury or damage at your self-storage property during these potentially catastrophic events is to have an emergency plan and be prepared.