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Keep dangerous loads safe
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The threat of terrorist attacks has never been greater, and operators are in the front line. Jennifer Ball reports.
Police guidelines
Don't make lite easy for terrorists!
Operators should check staff or contractors' references and ensure their suitability to carry out their responsibilities, especially those involved in the transport of dangerous goods that could be used in terrorist attacks. Additional attention should be paid to agency drivers.
Employers should brief drivers about the action to be taken in the event of a criminal attack, For immediate assistance drivers should dial the police using the 999 system.
Companies should encourage staff to report suspicious activity to the free, confidential anti-terrorist helpline on 0800 789321.
Operators should take precautions to reduce the risk of theft of loads or vehicles. Vulnerable loads should be parked in secure locations and where possible overnight pre-loading should be avoided.
Drivers should be required to prove their identity before entering sites, and should keep cab doors locked and windows closed on the road.
Drivers should avoid making unscheduled stops, deliveries or collections,
POLICE CHIEFS HAVE called on dangerous goods operators to beef up their security measures amid concerns that a truck could be used in a terrorist attack against a UK target.
Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner David Veness sees operators as playing a key part in countering terrorism; he wants them to take increased precautions when recruiting staff and carrying dangerous loads.
DS Mark Hooper, head of the Met's TruckPoi unit. says that there is now an emphasis on crime prevention as an anti-terrorist measure: "There are people out there who may want to steal your lorry and use it as a weapon.
-Drivers should vary their routes, not discuss their load with anyone, and try not to park up overnight," he adds. "If terrorists cannot buy the chemicals they want then they will steal them. While there are no specific threats, vigilance is required."