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We had communication recently with a local police force concerning our security arrangements. I am concerned that we are required to put every detail of our procedures into a risk assessment to prove that we have considered the hazards and control measures. However, i do not want to do so as some of the information is of course very sensitive. Am I within the law to simply write down the hazard and under control measure just put "security procedures in place"?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
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I'm in a similar situation - I do more or less what you say, with the addition of "Procedures in place - document number XXXX available to authorised users"
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You are simply required to record significant risks.
You could refer to a specific reference number of identifier of a procedure or policy.
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there is always the problem of how much you need to commit to paper.......undertake the Security Risk Assessment..look at the risks ..then put ie ; Alarm Fitted ..your Lighting arrangements.... lock up procedures...Duties of Key Holder...response in an emergency.....Alarms fitted...security measures in place ...although make sure they are you may need to justify them in the event of a crime
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Paul
If there are security issues because of the materials and substances you are holding it may be worth having a word to your local CTSA Officer, if you have not already done so.
The CTSA may be able to give you more specific advise as to what’s required if the materials and substance fall within their remit.
John
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This is not a "risk assessment" as per H&S but a security assessment. You are not under any legal obligation to put anything on paper. The police now use the words risk assessment to cover a number of different assessments all of which there is no legal obligation to record on paper. Unless you are someone like BNFL there is no requirement to have a written security policy never mins a risk assessment. Your insurance company may require you to have alarms etc before they will cover you but that is between you and them. Security assessments do not fall within the remit of a H&S professional unless thay have had the training in what is available and proper. Ask for the local crime prevention officer to visit and they will prepare a report on what security measures you could take. It is then up to you if you do
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