BUSINESS SECURITY TIPS

• Criminals need vehicles for removing stolen property. Don’t make life easy by leaving company vehicles insecure and partially laden on the premises.
  
  
• Occupiers of distribution units will need to take account of insurance requirements and be aware of the Health & Safety Act.
  
  
• Master keying systems are generally favoured for securing doors but security is best achieved when each door lock is different.
  
  
• Perimeter fencing should be erected in accord with the risk and nature of the business. The fence may need to be resistant to attack or sufficient to delay access.
  
  
• All warehouse doors and shutters should be suitably secured with case hardened padlocks with concealed shackles. When staples and sockets are used they should be coach bolted through the doors so that fittings are not accessible to the intruder.
  
  
• Numbers of vehicles parked at company distribution and receiving points should be kept to a minimum.
  
  
• your company management team should assume responsibility for security risk management polices – regular audits are necessary and such action can minimise the potential for crime.
  
  
• Reception and goods despatch areas should allow constant surveillance. If possible they should be physically separated.
  
  
• Mortice locks and some Rim locks complying with BS3621 set out performance criteria for resistance to manipulation and attack.
  
  
• Inner warehouse secure areas are sometimes necessary to protect high risk commodities.
  
  
• Storage, receipt and despatch of goods should be organised and properly supervised. Control of areas in which goods are handled is critical. Efficient stock control, audits, labelling and sealing procedures are necessary to prevent widespread opportunities for crime.
  
  
• Exclude strangers and ensure that all visitors are met by a staff member to accompany them to their appointment.
  
  
• Measures should be taken to protect windows. These may include special attack resistant glazing, bars, grills and shutters. As a general rule there should be no windows in storage areas of warehouses.

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