CHAPTER 2: PREPARE SCREENING EQUIPMENT
- Select and check equipment for operational effectiveness. In doing so, screening equipment plays a critical role.
- Identify and report faulty and damaged equipment following workplace procedures. Remember, screening equipment must be regularly assessed to ensure safety.
2.1 Select and check equipment for operational effectiveness.
- Security personnel use different techniques and technologies, including screening equipment, to identify prohibited objects and speed up and effectively conduct searches.
- The company provides security professionals with screening tools and technology depending on the hazard, risk, and kind of organisation. This means equipment is tailored for each situation.
The following types of screening equipment may be selected:
- Handheld metal detector
- Walk-through metal detector
- Explosives trace detectors (ETDs)
2.2 Identify and report faulty and damaged equipment following workplace procedures.
- The security personnel must notify the organisation of any faults when performing operational checks on the equipment. To prevent incidents, it is vital to inspect equipment frequently.
- If workers at your workplace use faulty equipment, you could be held responsible for any incident because of that faulty equipment. Faults in equipment must be addressed promptly.
Consequences of using faulty equipment:
- It causes injuries/incidents. Inadequate equipment can contribute to accidents.
- It can be the cause of legal action against the workplace. Failing to maintain equipment may have legal repercussions.
- It decreases productivity. Outdated or broken equipment disrupts workflow.
- It reflects the poor image of the workplace. Reliable equipment gives a positive impression of your organisation.