CHAPTER 3: ASSESS RISKS AND SELECT SECURITY RESPONSES

  • Assess degree of risk to self, others, property and premises.
  • Select security response proportionate to level of risk and own authority, and seek advice or assistance as required from relevant persons.

3.1 Assess degree of risk to self, others, property and premises.

  • Facilities are threatened by theft and vandalism, rogue or unstable staff, security breaches on the premises, and even terrorism.
  • Securing your building, whether commercial or residential, is crucial now more than ever, regardless of whether you own or operate hotels, office buildings, or retail stores.

Steps to conduct physical security risk assessment

  • Identify risk
  • Threat and vulnerability assessments
  • Examine the facility’s and site’s current security
  • Examine the facility’s operating guidelines
  • Review physical security systems

3.2 Select security response proportionate to level of risk and own authority, and seek advice or assistance as required from relevant persons.

  • When planning the selection of security response against the risks identified during risk assessment, security managers have a role in strengthening the protection of people and property.
  • Managers must consult with their staff and, as needed, their representatives (such as HSRs or representative bodies) before making any significant changes to the physical working environment to ensure that all security-related risks are identified, evaluated, eliminated, or effectively controlled.
  • Engaging subject area specialists like security personnel and WHS workers is also necessary. Consideration should be given to site-specific security.

Top factors to consider when considering physical security

  • Determine the extent of your plans for physical security.
  • Establish who will implement your physical security strategies and who will be the main decision-makers for any modifications or revisions.
  • The various physical security technology components your coverage will cover should be mentioned.
  • List the different physical security measures your policy will use.
  • Include a list of important access points and your security plan for each.
  • Define your detection and monitoring systems.
  • Decide who will be responsible for monitoring the systems and which processes will be automated.
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