Process for Certification
The most popular question I get in an email is: How can we get certified? This article is intended to give you enough information to get started. The information is not in any particular order. […]
Year: 2021
Acceptable verse Exceptional
The Difference between Acceptable and Exceptional TAPA Security Management Systems The basic difference between an acceptable and an exceptional TAPA security management system is about 5 percent more effort invested in the design, implementation, maintenance […]
Bomb Proof Glass
The title is pretty funny… but the excuse is used. Fortunately, this issue is addressed in the new TAPA FSR Standard. This article talks about the misunderstanding of “Bomb Proof Glass” or “Blast Proof Glass”. […]
CCTV Function Checks
Daily Function Checks of the CCTV System The number one failure found during TAPA FSR audits is related to the mandatory CCTV system function checks. The TAPA FSR requires that all CCTV images be inspected […]
Common TAPA Certification Problems
We all make mistakes and have misunderstandings throughout our lives. The following situations and audit findings were actual. No company names are mentioned. Even the geographical area is not mentioned. The intent is to describe […]
Dock Door Construction
The weakest example of dock door construction is that of light weight metal frames and plastic windows. Do plastic windows in a light weight dock door meet the requirements of the TAPA FSR? The TAPA […]
Electronic Door Locks
There are two main types of electronic locking devices: “Fail Secure” and “Fail Safe”. A “Fail Secure” electronic lock remains locked when power is lost thereby providing continued security of cargo. “Fail Safe” electronic locks […]
Example Risk Assessment
TAPA FSR, TSR, and PSR certification requires the company to conduct an annual security risk assessment. Each of the TAPA standards identify the specific risks that should be mentioned in the risk assessment. In addition, […]
Example Risk Assessment Matrix
There are a number of different ways to document risk assessments. The methodology ranges from “What if” models to more complex analysis using a variety of quantitative models and algorithms. The identification of risks and […]
High Value Cages
A high value cage is a requirement for TAPA FSR certification. The following information is intended to provide clear guidance regarding the FSR requirements for high value cages. High Value Cage Size The FSR says […]