Safety

Self-storage operators often work long hours alone, which can leave them vulnerable to dangerous situations. Keeping alert and having a plan in case something does go down is smart and necessary.

While you can’t prevent most disasters, you can prepare for them and minimize the damage to your self-storage business. Creating an emergency-response plan could help your company survive a natural or man-made catastrophe.

The world can be frightening. From mass shootings and the divisive political climate, to the increase in drug use and the mental-health crisis, it can be difficult to feel safe anywhere, even at work. It’s no wonder if you or your self-storage...

A self-storage construction site is a dangerous place. Two recent accidents highlight the need for precautions as well as why you need to insure your project in case disaster strikes.

Self-storage owners aim to provide a safe and secure site for their employees, customers and guests, and thorough facility lighting should be part of that goal. Providing all that illumination, however, comes at a cost. Not only is there equipment...

No self-storage business can be completely insulated from crime, but there are steps you can take to minimize it. Here are some measures to prevent your facility from being a target.

Workplace safety is everyone’s responsibility. Here’s how to create a healthy self-storage work culture, from writing a safety manual to looking for hazards to responding in a crisis.

Workplace violence doesn’t just ruin lives and families, it can have a serious financial impact on a company. It’s vital that self-storage operators understand the costs and do whatever it takes to prevent incidents.

Your self-storage customers expect their belongings to be safe at your facility, but they also want convenient access to their space. Individual unit-door security offers both benefits. Today’s technology provides you with a competitive advantage...