How to Conduct an FSR Self-Assessment
The easiest way to conduct an annual TAPA FSR self-assessment is to: 1. Make a copy of the TAPA FSR certification audit report to create the FSR self-assessment. 2. Change the auditor name and date. […]
Year: 2021
How to Conduct a TSR Self-Assessment
The easiest way to conduct an annual TAPA TSR self-assessment is to: 1. Make a copy of the TAPA TSR certification audit report to create the TSR self-assessment. 2. Change the auditor name and date. […]
ISO 17712 Security Seals
The TAPA requires the use of ISO 17712 security seals. ISO 17712 seals are manufactured with three levels of seal strength – Indicative, Security, and High Security. The strength of the seals is measured by […]
Key Control Program
An effective key control program is required for all TAPA certifications. I have visited a few companies whose key control program consisted of a plastic container full of keys such as that shown in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]