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Business Continuity Check List
Business Continuity Check List
Producing a continuity plan will enable your business to carry on functioning should the unexpected occur. If events mean that your organisation cannot be fully operational for a period of time, it is imperative to put in place a framework that allows your business to function in times of crisis by handing responsibility for certain crucial procedures to key personnel. This guide contains a checklist of areas to be considered and should be modified to meet the particular demands of your business.
3. Identify the type(s) of emergency which may adversely affect your business (e.g.)
Natural disasters (floods, fire, storm, snow, blizzard, hailstones, heat wave, earthquake etc.) Power cut or other utilities outage IT systems failure No or restricted access to premises Illness/loss of key staff Terrorist attack Outbreak of disease/infection Illness/loss of significant numbers of staff Disaster affecting suppliers Chemical spill Nuclear incident Loss of telecoms Other equipment failure Legal, regulatory or other business change Anything leading to threat to image/reputation
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5. Preventative actions
Once you have identified various types of emergencies and critical procedures, you can begin to implement preventative measures. A few examples have been listed below: IT related actions Health & Safety Policy Insurance Communication mechanism Last to leave checks windows and doors are locked as do any cleaners Visitor sign in arrangements Storage arrangements for/copies of key documents and information First aiders Evacuation arrangements Staff flexibility/training Bomb threat procedure Staff induction
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10. Determine the need for off-site data storage and backup?
A business continuity plan is weakened considerably if information is scattered across various locations. Providing duplicate copies of records to key personnel can help, but in an emergency situation these may be misplaced or even damaged. Quick and easy access to incident recovery logs, evacuation plans and accident checklists is imperative. PageOnes cloud-based document storage facility provides access to important information as and when required. Not only does it ensure vital information is up-to-date and available, but it eliminates any issues regarding lost or damaged data.
DISCLAIMER:
The advice contained in this guide is provided for guidance only. There are many additional factors to consider when compiling a resilient business continuity plan above and beyond what is outlined above. PageOne takes no responsibility whatsoever for any plans devised using the above guidelines.
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