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David Bannister  
#1 Posted : 12 July 2010 15:13:24(UTC)
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David Bannister

Risk assessment has indicated a need for simple post room procedures to combat the risk from biological or chemical agents. This is deemed a fairly low risk but nevertheless some form of screening and staff awareness would reduce this even further. This for a small City Centre office organisation. Looking for pointers to a resource please. If anyone has written and implemented something similar I'd love to chat via PM.
Safety Smurf  
#2 Posted : 12 July 2010 15:24:26(UTC)
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Safety Smurf

Hi stuff4blokes, I started something 6 years ago that never got finished but you're more than welcome to what I have. PM me your email address and I'll send it to you. I'm afraid it won't give you any solutions but might give you some ideas about what to consider.
grim72  
#3 Posted : 12 July 2010 15:28:13(UTC)
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grim72

Ron Hunter  
#4 Posted : 12 July 2010 16:38:11(UTC)
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Ron Hunter

http://www.hse.gov.uk/bi...ety/diseases/anthrax.htm -and some useful web links from there.
teh_boy  
#5 Posted : 12 July 2010 16:55:40(UTC)
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teh_boy

I don't have anything useful too add but when I worked on a COMAH site the 'police' provided us with a load of information to assists with this. It included opening post in a enclosed room and having a sealable box with some tyvex overalls inside. One person opens post, if white powder, change into suit and wait for help. Apparently contaminated clothing is a high risk factor, and you want to limit exposure to single room. My point try asking the police to county emergency planning for some advice.
David Bannister  
#6 Posted : 12 July 2010 17:03:35(UTC)
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David Bannister

Thanks to all contibutors so far. I have no wish to go OTT with this as the risk is from disgruntled employees/customers. The content of any parcels would be more likely to be dirty and smelly rather than highly toxic/flammable/explosive. The organisation is highly unlikely to attract attention from terrorist groups or fringe "nutters"
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