Posted By Darren J Fraser
Hi all

In light of events around the world, I have been asked to look at this particular subject. Having researched old records found information from the mid seventies of how staff should deal with a letter, parcel bomb and telephone threat.

Have been in contact with the local police force and currently reading various documentation that they have provided.

It states that a risk assessment should be conducted

1. To access the percieved level of risk to the business from a terrorist attack

2. Establish what you want to protect and your vulnerabilities

3. Identify measures to reduce risk - such as security plans, improvements etc

4. Review the above

From this you should then be able to develop your security protocol (whatever that means)and becomes part of the business contingency plan

I have been advised that using the fire alarm system is not a good idea as it is likely to cause confusion (how ?), that using the fire assembly points is not recommended due to the proximity to the building (should be at least 500m's away - OK can understand why, flying glass etc), whether you conduct a search is up to you, and if it all goes wrong, you are likely to be prosecuted under HASWA74 for failing to ensure the safety your employees and others that may be affected by your undertaking.

I need some serious help guys and girls, has anyone else looked at this, if so where do I start / or if possible could I have sanitised version of your security procedures.

Many thanks to all that take time to read and respond.

Daz

Posted By Descarte
Will try and brief brief and to the point but if you require any further explanations just ask

fire evac points too close as explosions would throw material, glass ect into and on evacuees, 500m in the min distance advised and should be away from glass areas and out of line of sight

Mail room staff should be trained in how to spot suspect packages though the lvl of this training would be determined by the business type and risk lvl

A bomb threat policy would be required and all staff given access to "what to do in the event of receiving a telephone bomb threat message (available from MI5 website I think)

Fire alarms are general not said to be used as people may become confused and go to fire evac point instead of bomb threat evac point, fire alarms may also trigger an explosive device due to sound / vibration sensitivity (though so may mobile phones and tannoys but again vs risk)

Staff should be aware of the difference between fire and bomb evac points

Bomb evac points and path ways should be away from and out of the direction of likely areas to house an explosive device such as car parks, receptions and mail rooms

Mail staff should also be versed in what to do if they open a letter containing white powder (again extent of training and precautions based on risk and likelyhood)

probably missed a few things but heres a start

Posted By Ann Guerrini
Hi Daz,

Have e mailed you direct.

Regards


Ann

Posted By Phil H


It is also worth remembering and probaby more likely for most businesses to have a plan in place for disruption to work ( transport links,communication,how to carry on with business,welfare issues etc) if you are in an area where there is an incident or security checks have an effect on day to day business