Protecting Employees And Premises From Harmful Threats
Keeping employees and premises safe from harmful threats is a fundamental priority for every employer. With last year resulting in many of us adopting remote working, businesses had to ensure necessary health and safety measures remained in place. When it comes to the handling of mail, there are always a handful of risks associated.
Unexpected or unaddressed packages are often seen as a red flag and can result in the police being called or buildings being evacuated; if an item is deemed as a suspect packages. Although these occurrences are rare, they do happen, and employers need to prepare for the worst-case scenario. Fortunately, businesses can now implement a range of solutions to help to protect mail handlers and building occupants from potential harm.
The solutions
Employers may feel a lot of pressure when it comes to keeping employees safe, as unexpected threats can occur at any given time. One effective solution for ensuring packages and their contents are safe, is the use of security scanners. These devices are specifically designed to provide an x-ray image of the package contents to allow the operator to easily detect potential threats when scanning incoming letters and parcels. There are a range of different solutions available depending on requirements. Whether you have a smaller office post room needing a cabinet x-ray scanner to screen inbound mail and smaller packages and parcels, or require a high speed conveyorised x-ray equipment for screening bulk mail, courier deliveries and larger parcels.
Another solution is a Web Tracking System (WTS), which is specifically designed for organisations that receive more than 10 postal items per day. With full visibility, of incoming parcels and mail, WTS gives organisations a new level of security with real-time tracking and proof of delivery. Using WTS ensures all delivery processes are more reliable, efficient, and cost effective.
Another ‘new normal’
With a Government roadmap in place and the promise of easing restrictions across the UK, a return to the office is in sight for many companies. Although this may seem like a positive, it is yet another adaption for both employees and employers to face. As we adjust once again, businesses may need to familiarise members of staff with health and safety measures and best practices with processes such as mail solutions. This is where security scanners come to the fore – by providing a reliable service which enables everyone to know whether a package is dangerous.
There is always the risk of suspicious post arriving, be at home or in an office environment. Therefore, businesses require the ability to check all incoming deliveries.
To find out more about the benefits of security scanners, Quadient has developed a range to match the requirements of companies of all sizes. For more information, visit: www.quadient.com/en-GB/mail/security-scanners
