Indicator |
Risk description |
Possible solutions |
References |
Routines for checking outgoing transport |
Lack of control of delivery of goods which might pose a security or safety risk. |
control the goods loaded (consistency checking / counting / weighing / load order of sales against the information from logistics departments). Check with the logistical system procedures on reception of means of transport are in place; strict access control to the loading area. |
SAQ – 6.9.1 ISO 28001:2007, section A.3 |
Routines for verifying security measures imposed by others |
Breach of agreed security arrangements with the risk of delivery of unsafe or insecure goods; delivery of goods which is not registered in a logistical system and of which you don’t have any control. |
procedures for ensuring staff are aware of customer’s security requirements; management/supervision checks to ensure the security requirements are complied with. |
SAQ - 6.9.3 ISO 28001:2007, section A.3 |
Supervision over loading of goods |
Lack of supervision of loading of goods which might pose a security or safety risk. |
checks on completeness by weighing, counting, tallying and uniform marking of goods; procedures for announcing drivers before arrival; personnel assigned to receive the driver and supervise the loading of goods; drivers have no unsupervised access to the loading area; procedures to ensure assigned staff are present at all times and goods are not left unsupervised; appointment of responsible person(s) to carry out checks on routines. |
SAQ - 6.9.4 ISO 28001:2007, section A.3 |
Sealing of outgoing goods |
Sending out goods that are not sealed can lead to introduction, exchange or loss of goods which cannot easily be discovered. |
procedures for controlling, applying, checking and recording seals; appointment of designated authorised person; - use of container seals that are compliant with ISO/PAS 17712. |
SAQ - 6.9.2 ISO 28001:2007, section A.3 ISO/PAS 11712:116 ISO PAS 17712 |
Administrative processes of the loading of goods |
Delivery of goods which is not registered in a logistical system and of which you don’t have any control and thus posing a security or safety risk. |
checks to compare the goods with the accompanying transport and customs documents, loading/packing lists and sales orders; updating stock records as soon as possible after departure. |
SAQ - 6.9.5 and 6.9.6 |
Internal control procedures |
No proper action if discrepancies and/or irregularities are discovered. |
procedures to record and investigate irregularities e.g. short shipments, broken ant-tampering devices, customer returns, review procedures and take remedial action. |
SAQ - 6.9.7 ISO 28001:2007, section A.3 |