Security checklist
Control access
Alarms
Barriers
Inventory management
Local law enforcement
Lighting and visibility
Locks
Signage
Surveillance
Customer transaction
The following security measures are appropriate as part of appropriate safe storage and handling measures for ammonium nitrate storage areas:
Control access
- All customers and visitors are escorted and in storage areas and loading docks.
- An identification badge and uniform system is in place to distinguish employees from visitors more readily at large premises.
- Ammonium nitrate is not stored outside or in public access areas overnight.
- If supplying ammonium nitrate, ensure material is not sold to people who you suspect may not be using it for lawful use.
Alarms
- Audible and visible strobe alarms present.
- Considered an alarm monitoring service.
- Phone lines protected or a service interruption alarm installed.
Barriers
- Fencing is present to prevent site access.
- Bars present to protect windows.
- Install bollards and chains across driveways after hours.
- Storage wherever possible is in locked building.
Inventory management
- Up to date inventory maintained to assess quantities present.
- Systematic inventory control present to monitor outgoing and incoming quantities.
- Inspect storage areas each morning.
- Retain shipping/receiving paperwork in a secure place.
Local law enforcement
- Establish contact with local police and fire and rescue services so they are familiar with your site.
- Keep your emergency services manifest and site plans up to date with relevant emergency after hours contact numbers.
- Report thefts immediately.
- Report suspicious behaviour immediately to local police officers or if warranted call the 24 Hour National Security Hotline: 1800 123 400.
Lighting and visibility
- Exterior lighting is provided around the storage areas are adequate.
- Site visibility not obstructed by shrubs.
Locks
- A system exists to ensure premises are locked up at the close of business and that someone is accountable.
- High security locks are provided for silos and buildings where ammonium nitrate is stored.
- Deadlocks are used on doors.
- Fencing complies with AS 1725.
- Keys used to access the site or items such as machinery, hoppers, or storage areas are controlled.
Signage
The following security signage is installed:
- 'No vehicles beyond this point'.
- 'All visitors must be escorted'.
- 'All visitors report to front office'.
- 'This premises under video surveillance'.
Surveillance
- Security cameras installed where appropriate (low visibility areas).
- Regular security patrols provided.
Customer transaction
For businesses supplying ammonium nitrate, you should:
- Know your customer.
- Record customer's name, address, and telephone number (ask for driver's license if in doubt).
- Only make deliveries if customer can take receipt.
- Be alert to suspicious behaviours:
- insistence on paying in cash
- will not take delivery
- refusal to offer identification when requested
- insists on ammonium nitrate instead of other products
- asks unusual questions about the product.
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