ACCESS CONTROL
Abloy UK : Securing the UK ’ s Border Control Posts
Following delays and issues with the government ’ s new Border Target Operating Model , plus reports of significant delays at Border Control Posts ( BCPs ) across the country , Abloy UK is urging ports to ensure facilitates are equipped with effective access control systems to minimise further disruption and ensure smooth operations .
» THE BORDER TARGET OPERATING Model sets out a new approach to security controls and sanitary and phytosanitary controls ( applying to imports of live animals , animal products , plants and plants products ) at the border . It outlines how controls will be simplified and digitised and the government ’ s ambition for the UK ’ s new Single Trade Window .
BCPs play in a key role in this – they are inspection posts designated and approved in line with legislation for carrying out checks on animals , animal products and products of non-animal origin being imported from non-EU countries .
These highly secure BCPs are subdivided into multiple areas by roller shutters , with some housing laboratories for checking food products . Items are delivered by lorries that reverse into the loading bay , and the trailer is sealed to minimise the risk of contamination .
There are a considerable number of multiple users at each BCP , including border force , DEFRA , health inspectors , and contractors , so it is important users only have access to the areas they are permitted , from both a security and a health and safety perspective . With this in mind , it is imperative for BCPs to have a secure and effective access control system that can also be flexible to meet evolving requirements .
ABP Humber selected the PROTEC2 CLIQ solution from Abloy UK to help manage access at its BCP . The system offers flexible access permissions , enabling keys to be programmed to help
restrict user access and ensure only authorised staff enter permitted areas .
Key access can also be linked to training and competencies to ensure only suitably qualified staff enter restricted areas . This tight yet flexible key control allows the facility to revise access rights should keys be lost , with no need to re key the system . Plus , having fewer keys to manage makes control easier .
Audit trail data provides timely information on key use , detailing when locks have been opened and closed to help access management and enable exception reporting , forwarding information to the relevant authorities .
PROTEC2 CLIQ keys are extremely difficult to copy , and the system is compliant to BS EN 12320 and LPS 1175 . This offers peace mind that proven locking solutions are being deployed in high secure areas .
David Rock , CNI Team ( Transport Sector ) at Abloy UK , said : “ We know BCPs have been under scrutiny recently , with a number of complex challenges to be navigated to ensure security and operational efficiency .
“ Abloy is available as a trusted advisor for facilities managers of ports and BCPs , to help specify suitable access control systems to meet the requirements of the Border Target Operating Model while ensuring high security , compliance to British standards , and seamless operations .”
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