Controlling what leaves the site.
WHY IT MATTERS
Minerals, fuel and parts are high value and easily removed.
WHAT IS TYPICALLY TAKEN
Product, particularly high-value minerals Fuel Spare parts and consumables Explosives Scrap metal
WHY EXPLOSIVES DESERVE ABSOLUTE CONTROL
Theft is a serious criminal and security matter.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Reconciliation of every issue and return, without exception.
WHAT PRODUCT CONTROL REQUIRES
Weighing or measuring at defined points Recording of everything despatched Controlled loading Documentation for every load leaving
WHY DOCUMENTATION FOR EVERY LOAD
Material leaving without it cannot be traced.
WHAT TO RECONCILE
Production against despatch against sales.
HOW OFTEN
Continuously, and formally at intervals.
WHAT DIFFERENCES INDICATE
Theft, measurement error, or unrecorded loss.
WHAT FUEL CONTROL REQUIRES
Locked storage Issue against record Reconciliation against machine hours
WHY AGAINST HOURS
It is the only check that detects diversion.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT ACCESS
A single controlled entry and exit, where practical Recording of vehicles and people
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT SEPARATION OF DUTIES
That the person recording production is not the person despatching it.
WHY
Single-person control is where losses occur.
WHAT TO AVOID
Accusing individuals without evidence.
WHY
It destroys the workforce relationship and it is frequently wrong.
WHAT TO DO
Establish the control gap, and close it.
