CHECKLIST FOR THE SECURITY INDUSTRY - Prevent

CHECKLIST FORTHE SECURITY INDUSTRYPublic PlacesUSE THE CHECKLIST LIKE THIS• Answer the questions with yes or no. If your “x” is in the box onthe right, continue on and fill in the three following columns. Theanswers serve as an action plan that can be part of yoursystematic work environment management.• Make a risk assessment of the faults that come to light.• Are there questions or sections that do not apply to yourorganization? Cross them out! Do you think that something ismissing? Add it!Adapt the Checklist to your situation!• Fill in the checklist together: manager, team leader and safetyrepresentative/union representative• Go through the checklist regularly, for example twice per yearly.• Follow up to be sure your decisions are carried out!• Read the appropriate laws and directives at the Swedish WorkEnvironment Authority’s homepage: www.av.se.• Go through the other checklists at Prevent’s homepage:www.prevent.seRisk assessmentLow risk – will be provided against in the long runIncreased risk – must be attended toHigh risk – immediate action must be takenDate:Company:Participants:Risk assessmentWhat needs to be done?Is outside help necessary?Who is responsiblefor getting it done?When shouldit be finished?Low riskIncreasedriskHigh risk1. a) Has the employer seen to itthat new security guards receivethe orientation they need?YesNob) Have new security guards beeninformed of risks in the workplace?YesNo2. Are serious workplace accidentsand incidents reported to theSwedish Work EnvironmentAuthority?YesNo1(5)

Note: Use the tab key to moveto the next field and the spacebar to mark the check boxes.Risk assessmentLow riskIncreasedriskHigh riskWhat needs to be done?Is outside help necessary?Who is responsiblefor getting it done?When shouldit be finished?3. a) Is a security survey carriedout for all clients/assignments?YesNob) Are security guards aware of allrisks?YesNo4 Are security guards aware of theassignment instructions for eachclient/assignment?YesNo5 Do security guards have theskills and training necessary tocarry out all tasks during the shift,e.g about:a) conflict management?YesNob) self defense and apprehensiontechniques?YesNoc) baton use?YesNod) dealing with violent individualsand/or drug users?YesNoe) the right to discontinue workdue to serious risk to life orhealth?YesNo6. Are there assignmentinstructions for apprehendingindividuals?YesNo7. Does every security guard have:a) an alarm that with one press ofa button signals the monitoringand alarm receiving center?YesNob) organised fast response backup?YesNo2(5)

Note: Use the tab key to moveto the next field and the spacebar to mark the check boxes.Risk assessmentLow riskIncreasedriskHigh riskWhat needs to be done?Is outside help necessary?Who is responsiblefor getting it done?When shouldit be finished?c) an alarm in good condition?YesNod) an alarm that is easy to use?YesNoe) equipment that he/she knowshow to use?YesNo8. If a company car is used, is itfree from loose objects that couldinjure employees in a collision orduring rapid braking?YesNo9. a) Do security guards havepersonal protective equipmentsuch as protective vests, knifegloves and other equipment?YesNob) Does the company monitor theuse of the protective equipment?YesNo10. Does the alarm cover all areaswhere security guards work?YesNo11. Are there company routines forchecking the client’s alarm?YesNo12. Can security guardscommunicate with supervisors andcolleagues?YesNo13. Are there routines andreadiness in the company forquickly taking care of securityguards subjected to threats orviolence?YesNo14. Does the company have acurrent next-of-kin list?YesNo3(5)

Note: Use the tab key to moveto the next field and the spacebar to mark the check boxes.Risk assessmentLow riskIncreasedriskHigh riskWhat needs to be done?Is outside help necessary?Who is responsiblefor getting it done?When shouldit be finished?15. a) Are all affected securityguards always informed ofincidents of threats or violence?YesNob) Are such incidents followed up?YesNo16. a) Does management see to itthat there are written reports ofthreats, violence or other incidentsthat have a negative impact on thework environment?YesNob) Are there routines for reportingaccidents and incidents?YesNo17. Are there routines to supportsecurity guards subjected tothreats and violence in questionsthat concerna) work?YesNob) the legal procedures stemmingfrom the incident?YesNo18. Does the company/work teammeet regularly for information anddiscussion purposes?YesNo19. Are security guardsencouraged to report faults orother problems in the workenvironment?YesNo20 Is the assignment carried out ina high crime area?NoYes21. Is there a room for interviewsand searches thata) is suitably placed in thebuilding?YesNo4(5)

Note: Use the tab key to moveto the next field and the spacebar to mark the check boxes.Risk assessmentLow riskIncreasedriskHigh riskWhat needs to be done?Is outside help necessary?Who is responsiblefor getting it done?When shouldit be finished?b) has a secure route out of thebuilding or areaYesNoc) is free from objects that couldbe used as weapons?YesNod) has a fixed net telephone?YesNoe) has a mounted assault alarm?YesNof) has security camerasurveillance?YesNo22. Is there always more than onesecurity guard present whensomeone is apprehended?YesNo23. a) Is it possible to take breaksin accordance with labouragreements?YesNob) Is it possible to use a toilet?YesNo24. Additional?© PreventManuscript: William Rosborg, BYA och Marie Silfverstolpe, Almega.5(5)