Lockers & Personal Storage — Expert Answer

Are lockers more secure than office storage cabinets?

Lockers and storage cabinets offer similar security levels at the lock hardware level — most use key or combination cam locks of comparable quality. Lockers, however, are designed for individual assignment, so each person has exclusive access to their compartment; cabinets are typically shared. For per-employee personal security, lockers are structurally more appropriate. For shared departmental storage of supplies, equipment, or documents, a cabinet is more efficient. In terms of physical security (resistance to forced entry), heavy-gauge steel lockers (14-gauge or better) and cabinets with reinforced door frames offer similar resistance. OfficeFurniture2go.com carries both products — call 1-800-460-0858 to compare options.
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