Adopting a security policy will help reduce your exposure to theft and vandalism. Such a policy should include these points:

􀂃 Lock and secure all equipment every day
– assign responsibility to operators and site supervisors.
􀂃 Specify new equipment with lockable doors, fluid fills and engine access covers.
􀂃 Install lock out / lock up points on existing equipment.
􀂃 Report all instances of vandalism or theft to police.
􀂃 Audit jobs for compliance with your security policy.
􀂃 Secure small tools and equipment in gang boxes, trailers or remove them from the site.
􀂃 Maintain accurate inventory records to detect and report thefts and vandalism.
􀂃 Install motion sensing floodlights on trailers and
outside storage containers.

SECURE YOUR EQUIPMENT

􀂃 Always remove keys from equipment and lock cab doors.
􀂃 Lock fuel supply and all engine access panels.
􀂃 Use a unique key for your equipment to frustrate vandals.
􀂃 Use the master electrical disconnect and lock the access panel.
􀂃 Replace glass with Lexan to reduce breakage or cover the glass.
􀂃 Provide company name and a 24 hour phone number on the equipment.
􀂃 Engage neighbors and others on the job to watch your equipment.
􀂃 Park in well-lighted, visible areas. Use motion sensing security lights.
􀂃 Use an interlocking parking pattern to secure equipment.
􀂃 Chain and padlock equipment to each other.
􀂃 Install fencing when possible to reduce access to your site

CPL Lim – a young police from the neighbourhood police post, gave some tips to prevention about vandalism. (search online for such advice) Email: SGPoliceCPLLim@email.com

Offical Singapore Police Force website: http://www.spf.gov.sg/