CTPATAre containers/trailers stored in a secure area to prevent unauthorizedaccess?
We define checking the physical integrity of the container as, but not limited to checking the frontwall, left side, right side, floor, ceiling/roof, inside/outside doors, and outside/undercarriage of thecontainer.
Physically check to see if a fence surrounds the facility. The height of the fence must be around 7 to8 feet high (2.13 to 2.43 meters).
If there is no fence, look to see if a physical barrier surrounds the facility. Physical barriers caninclude brick/cement walls or a solid barrier.
When you arrive at the facility, physically check to see if you need to pass through a gate to get intothe premise. The gate must be monitored by a person and/or a camera during business hours.
Physically check to see if employee/visitor parking areas are segregated from all cargo handling andstorage areas. We define parking being segregated by means of not being able to park in the samearea as the cargo handling and storage areas. If cargo handling and storage areas are segregated by afence/physical barrier, it is classified as segregated from all other areas.
Physically check to see if each of the following has a locking device on them; windows, gates, andfences. You do not have to verify all windows, gates, and fences for having a locking device. Verifyat least one of them.
Locking devices may be unlocked during business hours, but they must have a locking device inplace.
Verify that all employees have a work badge, a work uniform, or a name tag stating employee'sname on it.
When you arrive at the facility, note whether or not you are asked to present identification to begranted access and logged as a visitor.
Proper photo identification is a government or work issued license/badge. An example would be adriver’s license, passport or work badge.
A temporary identification is a badge stating 'visitor' on it, a sticker with 'visitor' written on it, or adevice that can be attached to a person identifying them as a visitor.
Note whether or not you are escorted when touring the facility.
CTPATDoes the factory have procedures in place to remove identification,facility and system access for terminated employees?
Ask a manager/supervisor if there is a procedure to remove identification, facility and system accessfor terminated employees.
A procedure for removing identification, facility and system access for terminated employees mustinclude, but not limited to, date/time of removal, terminated employees name, a record of theidentification system device being returned, and the employee name and identification thatcompleted the termination.
Verify that drivers provide identification upon arrival at the facility. Acceptable photo identificationis a government or work issued license/badge such as a driver’s license, passport or work badge.
Verify the truck/container check in/check out log or the shipping/receiving log exists.