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Hauliers share responsibility
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I REA D YOUR COMMENT regarding the rising tide of truck crime (C Ill 22 November) and the reports on criminal activity on pages 3,10,14 an.d 24 of the same edition with some frustration.
The lack of secure parking is a national disgrace, and one which the Security Committee of the Road Haulage Association (RH A) works hard to gain support in addressing. However, much of the crime experienced by hauliers is connected to a lack of systems, procedures and checks.
It is unfortunate that we live in a society where each individual must take responsibility for ensuring their staff are equipped to reduce the likelihood of crime, but that happens to be the case.
A senior police officer recently suggested to me that 97% of thefts from hauliers can be attributed to some action (or lack of it) by their own staff. Not necessarily with criminal intent, but through negligence, a lack of understanding of the core issues and a lack of training.
He also suggested that the other 3% may also be related, but that this couldn't be proved.
You rightly ask: "When did you last carry out a risk assessment for high value goods? Are you sure you are taking every security measure?"
I would add:"Do you know how to successfully carry out these activities?"
Like any other skill,these do not suddenly come to you in a blinding flash of inspiration, and hauliers can benefit from guidance and instruction in these areas.
Truck Pol figures have shown for some time that 'high value' goods are not always the target; household goods and building products are high on the list of vulnerable freight.
The RHA runs the Road Haulage Industry Minimum Security Standard; systems are assessed by RHA staff assessors, and companies that achieve the required level are awarded the standard.Those who do not are mentored through a process of improvement.
The system was developed by industry experts, along with the Association of Chief Police Officers and representatives from the insurance industry.
The assessors are well established within the haulage industry and have undergone thorough training, including on the use of materials; this was written specifically for this project by Centrex, the police training agency.
RHA National Training also offers in-company security seminars to assist hauliers with the creation of a security culture in their business and the procedures to support that culture.
Readers wishing to discuss any of these matters in more detail should not hesitate to contact me.
Steve Ellis Head of RHA National Training 07979 531465 s.ellis@rha.net