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Fences and gates

If fertiliser must be stored outside, then it should be kept out of sight and away from public access. Fertiliser should be covered with heavy-duty waterproof plastic or canvas. 

However, it might be more effective to build a compound…

Keywords: Fertiliser

Notifying your intention to hold pathogens and toxins

… These obligations are covered under Part 7 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. Schedule 5 to the … Office will forward your details to the National Counter Terrorism Security Office who will, in turn, notify the appropriate counter-terrorism security advisor. Your local counter terrorism …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Chemical , Attack Methodology , Pathogens , Toxins , Health & Safety

Securing fertiliser in Northern Ireland

… which can be printed for reference. A local counter terrorism security adviser (CTSA) or Crime Prevention …
Keywords: Fertiliser

SCaN for security managers

… the wider SCaN programme by speaking to your local Counter Terrorism Security Advisor (CTSA) . Further information For …
Keywords: NPSA , Business , Physical Security , SCAN , Training , Security Managers

SCaN for all staff

… out more about this programme, speak to your local Counter Terrorism Security Advisor (CTSA) .  Further information For …
Keywords: NPSA , Protective Security , Business , SCAN , Training , Staff training

Counting venues

Please note that premises used for counting ballot papers may well be used for other purposes until shortly before counting commences. It is imperative, therefore, that a thorough search be made as near as possible to the arrival of the first ballot box.
Keywords: Venues , Election , Security , Counting , Event Security , Safety , Identity

Security guidance for elections

There are a number of security considerations that need to be made both by those planning and those running for elections.
Keywords: Election , Cyber Security , Politics , Venues , Election security

Secure your fertiliser

Fertiliser use in the UK

The UK is the heaviest user of ammonium and ammonium nitrate-based fertilisers in the world, and since the 1970s nitrogenous fertilisers have been misused to make home-made explosives. 

The blending,…

Keywords: Attack Methodology , Chemical , Weapons of Terrorism

Chemical Biological Radiological incidents (CBR)

… or acidic substance. For further advice download the Threat Recognition Guide . …
Keywords: Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Attack , CBRN , Threat , Mail handling , Suspicious Item , Explosive , Corrosive

Locks

Types of locks

Mortice or sash-type locks (those embedded within a door) offer more security than rim-type locks (those attached to the surface of the door).

5-lever locks are recommended; they have over 1,000 key options, making it…

Keywords: Fertiliser