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.
