Chemical Industry, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing

How TydenBrooks Security Seals Protect Manufacturing Facilities

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In this week’s blog we discuss various security seals used to safeguard manufacturing facilities and its employees. True safety in manufacturing facilities can be achieved only by building a physical security and safety-focused company culture. When every employee takes responsibility and is empowered to alert managers of visual tamper evidence in sensitive areas or if operational systems and equipment have been interfered with, then a proactive and preventative security ethos takes form.

Additionally, through inclusive company-wide communications and adherence to OSHA guidelines, harmonizing facility, equipment, and employee security and safety companies can ensure their plants operate at peak performance. One key security aspect requires that a facility protects against unlawful access to doors in restricted areas of a facility and its adjoining buildings. However, with fire regulations implementing a security solution must be handled strategically to maintain compliance. For employees and patrons, exit doors must always be accessible in case of a fire, but at the same time it provides an easy exit for pilferage or prohibited entry.


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mrs2 silver destruction label tampered with

TydenBrooks solution is an easy to apply frangible tamper evident security label that allows the company to comply with fire safety regulations, while revealing at a glance, if a door has been opened. Approved by fire marshals, they are the most cost effective solution to protect your operations from unwarranted entry and exit. The MRS2 or MRP2 destructible single use security labels are the best solution for this application with several of our customers utilizing them today.

For valves, scales, meters, gas, and fuel tanks there a multitude of security seal solutions depending on the application. If the valve, meter, or a facility tank must be secured for lengthy periods of time its best to utilize a light duty cable seal such as the Quick Loc 1.0 or a metal hasp indicative padlock like the Plastic Padlock, which can be sealed and then exposed to heat, light, and weathering for long periods of time. Once applied with the security seal numbers documented and logged, a simple visual check should be scheduled regularly to ensure the security seal has not been removed or replaced. Implementing these security measures not only secures the facility, but it ensures employees are protected from injury.

Similarly, sensitive electrical, maintenance, or power access panels including key storage cabinets should be secured with either a non-residue or full transfer residue void security label, such as the KNR or KR security seals that will provide immediate visual void message tamper evidence. If unlawful access takes place, employees can alert their supervisors and prevent potential employee injuries, but also make certain the facilities operating equipment and power sources have not been corrupted.

For electrical wiring or cable solutions there are security seals such as the ID Tie seal, which were specifically designed for tagging and identification. Plastic indicative security seals provide employees with a visual security solution, so they recognize what the wires or cables are connected to and the last time they were inspected. This visual identification also protects employees from interacting with potentially harmful power sources. Lastly, access gates or remote access gates on the facilities property should be secured with high security barrier seals, such as the adjustable FlexSecure FS 50 or the Model A cable seal to control access on the facility in areas of low traffic or where cameras are not available.

quicloc cable seal sealing a utility valve

large utility pressure valve

In summary, manufacturing facilities have several areas inside and outside that can pose a significant threat to the employees, but also to the facility which could result in catastrophic explosions, fires, toxic leaks, spills, and the inhalation of corrosive substances. Such threats make safe and secure security sealing procedures of paramount importance. By implementing a multi-layered facility security program, the risk of injury and operational disasters are dramatically reduced.

As trusted experts of all thing’s security related since 1873, TydenBrooks will ensure our customers implement the best security solutions based on their manufacturing facilities requirements. Whether you require high security barrier seals, plastic indicative seals, or void security tapes and labels, we supply proven multi-layered security solutions tailored to all industries and applications.

If you are interested in learning more about our latest innovations and a free no-obligation manufacturing facility security seal consultation, get in touch with us today at [email protected] or contact us at 1-800-458-SEAL.

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