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noting not only the progress of the job as a whole, but also individual efforts. A disinterested site manager can be a green light for potential thieves to capitalise on a poorly organised site. • Ensure all on site workers know there is a zero tolerance policy towards crime and are familiar with site security procedures. The policy should include the expectation for all people on site to report any suspicious activities, and that any such reports are dealt with confidentially. • In the event of any crimes being suspected on site, you should alert the police immediately and, if necessary, be prepared to interview any staff. some basic but essential rules • If there is a site office then this can be a target for thieves as cash, keys, important documents and access to security information is often kept there. Be conscious of this and try and position the site office in such a way that it isn’t easy for anyone to just walk in and out as they please. • Any tools or valuable equipment that are left on site when it is unattended should be secured in lockable metal boxes or sheds, preferably covered by lighting and CCTV or alarms. • With transient workers and differing delivery drivers etc, you should make
the effort to issue all staff and visitors with security ID passes. Remember that these can be easily copied, so ensure they contain a reference which is logged to a particular visitor or worker. plantand materials • Criminals have learned to anticipate delivery drivers at sites and to collect the items they are delivering at the entrance and make away with them. It is imperative that there a someone trustworthy at the site entrance; preferably at all times, but certainly when items are being dropped off. • Because thieves are always looking to offload anything they have stolen or received, you should be wary of people selling tools or equipment to the workers, if it is not a representative of a proper company then the items are more than likely stolen. • Order materials on an as-needed basis to avoid expensive items being left on site. • Have an understanding of the high ticket items that thieves look out for and sometimes steal to order. Lead, cabling and copper piping are all eagerly sought after by criminals, so store them as you would tools.
Federation of Regional Crime Enforcement
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