Number One TAPA FSR Mistake
The TAPA FSR requires a documented function check for all CCTV cameras on operational days. It also requires a work procedure. The first mistake is that the LSPs look at the live CCTV camera feeds […]
Month: October 2021
Panic Buttons
The TAPA FSR requires a duress or panic alarm button be installed in a covert position in visitor entry points and tested weekly. Where should the covert panic button be installed? The panic button should […]
Remote FSR Audit Document Request
Documents Required for Remote FSR Audits There are a number of documents relevant to remote TAPA FSR audits. Remote Audit Plan The auditor is required to provide the company with a remote audit plan. The […]
Remote FSR Audit Plan
TAPA Remote FSR Audit Events 08:00 – 08:05 – Log into remote audit 08:05 – 08:30 – Introductions and Auditor Comments 08:30 – 08:45 – Company Security Presentation 08:45 – 09:00 – Self-Assessment Answers and […]
Remote TSR Audit Plan
TAPA Remote FSR Audit Events 08:00 – 08:05 – Log into remote audit 08:05 – 08:30 – Introductions and Auditor Comments 08:30 – 10:30 – Inspection of Vehicles (see TSR Audit Sequence) 10:30 – 10:45 […]
Remote TAPA FSR Audits
TAPA Approved Remote Audits TAPA approved remote audits as a result of the pandemic. There are advantages and disadvantages of remote audits. Advantages: The obvious advantage is that travel time and travel costs are not […]
Risk Assessments
A documented risk assessment is one of the requirements for TAPA certification. What is a risk assessment? Risk assessment is all about the probability or chance something bad will happen and the impact the bad […]
TAPA Document Control
Using ISO 9001 Document Control to Manage a TAPA Security Systems Most organizations wishing to achieve TAPA certification have well established Quality Management Systems. One of the main requirements of a Quality Management System is […]
TAPA FSR Self-Assessment
This article is applicable to TAPA FSR, TSR, and PSR certifications The first step to determine if your company is ready for TAPA certification is to conduct a local internal audit self-assessment using the TAPA […]
TAPA Requirements before Certification
The focus of this article is non-member fees and TAPA training requirements. Mandatory Requirements: There are two mandatory requirements for companies that want TAPA Certification – Fees and Training. TAPA Fees TAPA requires all companies […]