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Mail handling

… attempt to open the letter or package. Avoid unnecessary handling. Keep it separate so it is easily identifiable. … … a suspicious package, indicators to suspicious deliveries/mail General indicators that delivered items may be of … with others prior to the arrival of the police.   Screening mail and courier deliveries:  Possible Indicators that a …
Keywords: Mail handling , Suspicious Item , CBR , Threat analysis , Chemical , Physical Security

Mail handling

… 1. Introduction 1.1 Small deliveries by courier and mail handling Most businesses will receive a large amount of mail and other deliveries, which offers a potentially …
Keywords: Suspicious Item , Mail handling , Security measures , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Tactic DB10: Scan all mail and ensure that postal procedures are robust

… With most businesses receiving a large amount of mail and other deliveries, these routes offer a potential … Possible contents of concern are detailed on the Screening Mail and Courier Deliveries page. It is important to … of suspicious deliveries or mail are listed on the Mail Handling page of ProtectUK. Clear procedures should be in …
Keywords: Mail handling , Evacuation , Communications , Best practice , Security

Postal Security

… and substances. Most businesses will regularly receive mail and other deliveries, which offers a potentially … and indicate the precautions needed, such as having a mail screening process in place. ProtectUK provides a … of any suspicious delivered item. Find out more about mail handling . … Postal Security …

Tactic DB9: Restrict and only accept deliveries that are essential

… and effectively.   Method Consider processing all incoming mail and deliveries at one point only. This should ideally … businesses.   Risk Assessment All activity relating to mail handling and deliveries should be risk assessed in line …
Keywords: Deliveries , Risk , Strategic , Staff , Threat

Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) attacks

… the term ‘white powders’ is also often used in relation to handling mail to describe the potential presence of a noxious … consider whether you need to make special arrangements for mail or parcels such as a separate post room, possibly with …
Keywords: CBRN , Chemical , Hazardous Materials , CBR , ETHANE , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Tactic DB1: Close non-essential access and egress points

… Emergency Exits Goods & Delivery Areas - Bulk Delivery, Mail and Courier Delivery By identifying and controlling … to be adopted, including action and contingencies e.g. mail handling, courier deliveries, receiving of visitors.   …
Keywords: Emergency exits , Evacuation , Mail handling , Security , Risk Assessment

Tactic RB2: Ensure full adherence to incident response and business continuity planning checklist

… to be adopted, including action and contingencies (e.g. mail handling, courier deliveries, receiving of visitors etc.). …
Keywords: Business Continuity , Crisis Management , Attack , Incident Management , incident response

Tactic RB5: Ensure that all staff are briefed on roles and responsibilities during an incident in line with response plans and procedures

… to be adopted, including action and contingencies (e.g. mail handling, courier deliveries, receiving of visitors).   Risk …

Bomb threats

… 1. Procedures for handling bomb threats The vast majority of bomb threats are … call, an increasing number are sent electronically using email or social media. No matter how ridiculous or … in written form  delivered face-to-face sent by email or social media  A threat may be communicated via an …
Keywords: Bomb threat , Emergency Planning , Terrorist threat , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces