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AXIS OFFICE NEWSStewart’sBirthdayCelebrationAXIS PERSONALITYMs. LohProject ManagerMs. Loh has recently been seconded to the HQ andjoined the Real Estate team as a Project Manager.Being a local, born and raised in Kuala Lumpur,she is married to a loving husband. She values andenjoys spending time with family even though beinga mother of 3 boys is very tiring. During her freetime, she likes to read, and her hobbies includeswimming, bowling and travelling.She graduated from RMIT Melbourne with theBachelor of Construction Economics/Applied Science.Upon graduation, she joined a main contractorcompany, Syarikat Pembinaan Woh Heng Sdn Bhdwhich associates with Putrajaya Holdings Bhd as aquantity surveyor for 5 years, before moving on toFujitsu System Business Malaysia Bhd as BusinessAnalyst for a year. She was then assisting inoverseeing the planning and construction of FSBMPlaza in Cyberjaya representing the owner, andsubsequently transferred to Building Managementafter the building was completed in 2002, beforejoining Axis REIT Managers Bhd in 2011 as FacilityManager when Axis REIT bought over the building(now renamed Axis Eureka).She has been working in the environment ofcomplaints everyday for the past 10 years andreceived complaints from tenants on and off, butnevertheless takes every single complaint andbreakdown seriously and treats them as a challenge,if not achievement once accomplished. She livesby her own philosophy - “Life is always filled withchallenges, so it is either we solve it or wait forsomething worse to happen”.AXIS LINK ISSUE 02/2012The management and staff celebrated CEO, Mr.Stewart LaBrooy’s 61st birthday in the officeon April 2nd, 2012 with potluck lunch gathering– wide spread of food of different cuisines,prepared by the staff! Axis has good potentialchefs!Axis Training -Achieving Service ExcellenceThe Facility Management staff attended a 2-day training program on“Achieving Service Excellence” conducted by ITD World on 21 & 22April 2012 at Shah Village. The objective of the program is to equipthe participants with the mind-set, heart-set and skill-set to fulfill therequirements for productive customer partnership.The training was concluded successfullywith 20 participants.Left: Staffs enjoying their meals duringa short break……..HELLO to:Khoo Zhe Lun –Joined Axis Real Estate Team in the HQas Portfolio Executive.AXIS LINK ISSUE 02/2012Ensuring the security and safety of workers, data, equipmentand facilities is a top priority for business owners and managers.Not only must a company have workplace security proceduresin place to deal with extreme scenarios such as terrorist attacksand acts of nature but it must also safeguard against itsconfidentiality being compromised by unauthorized access toits offices, files and databases.Workplace Security Tips21AccessOne of the easiest things a company can do inmanaging its security issues is to require thatindividuals have a legitimate reason for beingon the premises. This typically includes companyemployees, customers and clients, vendors andservice personnel such as plumbers, electricians andjanitorial workers. Issue building keys, pass codesand ID badges to regular staff. Require everyone elseto sign in with the receptionist and, if applicable,pass through a security checkpoint. For businessessuch as shops, the administrative offices, storagerooms and utility closets should be locked and offlimitsto visitors.Alarm and SurveillanceSystemsInvest in a good security system that will alertauthorities in the event of a break-in. Provide thepassword only to those with a legitimate reasonfor having it. Change the password frequently andwhenever one of the holders leaves the company’semployment. Routinely check all windows and doorsbefore closing your office or store for the night.It’s also advisable to recheck them upon arrival toensure nothing is amiss. Install video surveillancesystems at entrances and exits as well as in hallways,stairwells, garages and service counters wherefinancial transactions take place.Fire Extinguisher UsageFire ClassABCDEOCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTHEasy steps to use a Fire Extinguisher:• Pull the Pin at the top of the extinguisher• Aim at the base of the fire• Squeeze the lever slowly• Sweep from side to side3LightingThe installation of adequate lighting and motionsensors is essential in isolated corridors, bathrooms,file and storage rooms, basements, parking garagesand facility grounds. Encourage employees to bevigilant when walking in darkened areas and to usethe buddy system if they’re arriving earlier or leavingmuch later than their peers.Awareness4Train employees to report any suspicious activity,strangers, unattended packages or perceivedsecurity risks. Encourage them to lock purses, walletsand other valuable items in drawers and cabinets ifthey’re going to be away from their desks. Shut downcomputers when not in use. Never leave client filesand confidential data out on unattended desktopsor within sight of unauthorized individuals, norallow company information to be discussed in thepresence of outsiders. Ensure that the receptionistdesk is never left vacant. Have an emergency plan toquickly secure data and equipment in the event of amandatory evacuation.5TechnologyInvest in anti-virus software and firewalls to protectyour workplace computers from viruses, worms andhacking. Routinely run back-up programs and storecopies of your critical files at an offsite location.Monitor employee email communications to ensurecompliance with confidentiality policies. Collectkeys, access cards and ID badges from workers wholeave your employment. Deactivate any of thesewhich allow electronic privileges and change anypasswords to which the employee previously hadaccess.ExplanationExtinguished fire from solid material like wood, paper, cloth and other flammable object.Extinguished fire from liquid like oil, paint, varnish, plastic and others.Extinguished fire from gasses like butane, acetylene, electrical wiring, fuse box, electrical device and others.Extinguished fire from metal like potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium.Extinguished fire from cooking oil that are used commercially.6 7