Service Providers

from Clayton's Personal Security Handbook

• Use only companies or persons with good reputations and reliable references.
• Have a background check performed on personnel if appropriate.
• Do not permit any service personnel to enter the residence unless expected.
• All service personnel should have an identification document provided by the company for which they work.
• Make sure that domestic help is trained in the evacuation plan and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
• Never talk about sensitive subjects in the presence of the domestic help. This includes business and financial matters, family or company assets, personal problems, travel, etc.
• Do not leave sensitive information that can easily be viewed or accessed by domestic help.