ARE ALL OF YOUR KEYS ACCOUNTED FOR?

Do you know where all of the keys to your system are? Did a former employee turn their keys in before they left on their last day of service? Does the delivery driver for the chemical company have a key to unload the truck when there isn’t anyone around the plant? Do you know how many keys to your treatment plant are floating around out there? These are just a few of the many questions you need to ask yourself in these changing times.

Here are a few suggestions on securing your water system.

1. If you do not know if all of the keys to your system are accounted for you should change all of your system locks as soon as possible.
2. You should have all of the locks keyed the same to avoid confusion on which key is needed for each lock.
3. Have only a certain number of keys made and number each key individually.
4. Have DO NOT DUPLICATE stamped on each key.
5. Issue keys only to people who need to have them.
6. Keep a record of each key and have the person sign for the key when they are issued it.
7. When the person leaves employment or no longer needs to have the key have them turn the key in and sign the form again.
8. Keep the records and all extra keys in a secure area with limited access.
9. When you are expecting a delivery at your plant make sure someone is there to receive it.
10. If there are electronic locks on the system you should change the security code periodically.

Even though this a small part of the large security picture key accountability goes a long way in keeping your system safe and secure. If I can be of assistance on this or with any other problems please contact me at 1-888-947-4992 or send me an e-mail at gmeyer@inh2o.org.