Part J — Community & Security
Security Inspection Checklist
Owner
HSE Manager / Document Controller
Review / trigger
Annual review; update on legal, authority, project or client change
Checkpoints
88
| # | Area | Checkpoint / Requirement | Evidence / Acceptance Criteria | Responsible | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Access Control & Gate Management | Single controlled main entry/exit gate operational with manned security post | Gate log register and shift roster | Security Supervisor | Daily |
| 2 | 1. Access Control & Gate Management | All workers, staff, and visitors registered via biometric/ID card system at entry | Access control system log/report | Security Supervisor | Daily |
| 3 | 1. Access Control & Gate Management | Vehicle entry/exit logged with driver ID, vehicle plate, and purpose of visit | Vehicle movement register | Security Guard | Daily |
| 4 | 1. Access Control & Gate Management | Visitor badges issued, tracked, and returned; escort provided for non-inducted visitors | Visitor log and badge return record | Security Supervisor | Daily |
| 5 | 1. Access Control & Gate Management | Material delivery gate separated from personnel entry where practicable | Site layout plan and gate signage | Security Supervisor | Once/As needed |
| 6 | 1. Access Control & Gate Management | Unauthorized entry attempts logged and reported to project management and Police if serious | Incident report and police reference (if applicable) | Security Supervisor | As needed |
| 7 | 1. Access Control & Gate Management | Emergency vehicle access route kept clear at all gates | Access route inspection checklist | Security Supervisor | Daily |
| 8 | 1. Access Control & Gate Management | Gate security personnel trained and licensed as per SIRA/relevant authority requirements | SIRA license copies on file | HSE Manager | Once/Renewal |
| 9 | 1. Access Control & Gate Management | Turnstile/biometric equipment maintained and calibrated for accurate headcount | Maintenance log | Security Technician | Monthly |
| 10 | 2. Perimeter Security & Hoarding Integrity | Full perimeter hoarding/fencing intact with no unauthorized breach points | Perimeter inspection checklist | Security Supervisor | Daily |
| 11 | 2. Perimeter Security & Hoarding Integrity | Anti-climb measures (e.g., barbed wire, height extensions) installed on high-risk perimeter sections | Photographic inspection record | Security Supervisor | Weekly |
| 12 | 2. Perimeter Security & Hoarding Integrity | Perimeter patrol conducted at scheduled intervals, including night shift | Patrol log with timestamps | Security Guard | Every shift |
| 13 | 2. Perimeter Security & Hoarding Integrity | Damaged or breached sections of hoarding repaired within defined timeframe | Repair completion record | Site Supervisor | Within 24 hours of detection |
| 14 | 2. Perimeter Security & Hoarding Integrity | Lighting along the perimeter sufficient for night surveillance | Lux level check / lighting inspection | Security Supervisor | Weekly |
| 15 | 2. Perimeter Security & Hoarding Integrity | Blind spots identified and mitigated with additional patrols or cameras | Blind spot survey and mitigation record | Security Supervisor | Monthly |
| 16 | 2. Perimeter Security & Hoarding Integrity | Perimeter warning signage (no trespassing, CCTV in operation) displayed at intervals | Signage inspection record | HSE Officer | Monthly |
| 17 | 3. CCTV & Surveillance Systems | CCTV cameras cover all critical areas: gates, material yards, high-value stores, perimeter | CCTV coverage map | Security Supervisor | Once/Updated as needed |
| 18 | 3. CCTV & Surveillance Systems | CCTV footage retained for minimum period required by Dubai Police/local authority regulation | Footage retention log | Security Supervisor | Monthly |
| 19 | 3. CCTV & Surveillance Systems | CCTV system functionality checked, including night vision and recording quality | System function test log | Security Technician | Weekly |
| 20 | 3. CCTV & Surveillance Systems | CCTV monitoring station staffed during critical hours (night, weekends) | Monitoring roster | Security Supervisor | Daily |
| 21 | 3. CCTV & Surveillance Systems | Backup power/UPS available for CCTV and access control systems during outages | UPS test record | Security Technician | Monthly |
| 22 | 3. CCTV & Surveillance Systems | CCTV footage provided to Dubai Police/authorities upon lawful request, with chain of custody log | Footage handover log | Security Supervisor | As requested |
| 23 | 3. CCTV & Surveillance Systems | Camera positioning reviewed after any site layout change to avoid coverage gaps | Layout change review record | Security Supervisor | Per layout change |
| 24 | 4. Material, Equipment & Asset Security | High-value materials and equipment stored in secured, locked, and monitored areas | Store inspection and inventory log | Store Keeper | Daily |
| 25 | 4. Material, Equipment & Asset Security | Fuel storage area secured with restricted access and fire/security signage | Fuel store inspection checklist | Security Supervisor | Daily |
| 26 | 4. Material, Equipment & Asset Security | Plant and equipment immobilized (keys removed/locked) outside working hours | End-of-shift equipment security check | Site Supervisor | Daily |
| 27 | 4. Material, Equipment & Asset Security | Scrap metal and reusable materials secured to prevent theft | Yard inspection log | Store Keeper | Weekly |
| 28 | 4. Material, Equipment & Asset Security | Asset tagging/serialization system in place for tools and small plant | Asset register with tag numbers | Store Keeper | Once/Updated as needed |
| 29 | 4. Material, Equipment & Asset Security | Theft or loss incidents reported immediately to management and Dubai Police, with report reference logged | Incident report and police report number | Security Supervisor | Immediate/As needed |
| 30 | 4. Material, Equipment & Asset Security | Periodic stock reconciliation conducted to detect discrepancies early | Stock reconciliation report | Store Keeper | Monthly |
| 31 | 5. Site Lighting & Night-time Security | Adequate lighting provided at gates, walkways, stores, and high-risk zones | Lighting survey/lux readings | HSE Officer | Weekly |
| 32 | 5. Site Lighting & Night-time Security | Emergency/backup lighting available in case of power failure | Backup lighting test record | Site Supervisor | Monthly |
| 33 | 5. Site Lighting & Night-time Security | Night shift security staffing levels reviewed against site risk profile | Night shift roster and risk assessment | Security Supervisor | Monthly |
| 34 | 5. Site Lighting & Night-time Security | Motion-sensor lighting/alarms operational in unmanned high-risk areas | Sensor test log | Security Technician | Monthly |
| 35 | 5. Site Lighting & Night-time Security | Lighting fixtures inspected and faulty units replaced promptly | Lighting maintenance log | Site Supervisor | Weekly |
| 36 | 6. Fire & Emergency Interface with Security | Security personnel briefed on fire evacuation procedures and assembly point locations | Briefing/training attendance record | HSE Manager | Once/Refresher quarterly |
| 37 | 6. Fire & Emergency Interface with Security | Security post equipped with emergency contact list (Civil Defence, Police, Ambulance, DEWA) | Emergency contact list posted at security post | Security Supervisor | Once/Updated as needed |
| 38 | 6. Fire & Emergency Interface with Security | Fire exits and emergency routes kept unobstructed and monitored by security patrol | Patrol checklist including fire route status | Security Guard | Daily |
| 39 | 6. Fire & Emergency Interface with Security | Security gate able to open/unlock rapidly to allow emergency vehicle access | Gate mechanism test record | Security Supervisor | Monthly |
| 40 | 6. Fire & Emergency Interface with Security | Security team included in site emergency response team roster and drills | Emergency response team roster | HSE Manager | Once/Updated as needed |
| 41 | 7. Security Personnel Competency & Deployment | Security guards hold valid SIRA license and site-specific induction | License and induction records | HSE Manager | Once/Renewal |
| 42 | 7. Security Personnel Competency & Deployment | Security staffing levels match approved site security plan | Deployment roster vs approved plan | Security Supervisor | Weekly |
| 43 | 7. Security Personnel Competency & Deployment | Security supervisors conduct daily briefings covering risks, VIP visits, and special instructions | Briefing log/toolbox talk record | Security Supervisor | Daily |
| 44 | 7. Security Personnel Competency & Deployment | Security personnel uniformed, identifiable, and equipped with communication devices | Uniform/equipment inspection checklist | Security Supervisor | Daily |
| 45 | 7. Security Personnel Competency & Deployment | Disciplinary/incident history of security personnel reviewed periodically | HR/security personnel file review | HSE Manager | Quarterly |
| 46 | 7. Security Personnel Competency & Deployment | Security personnel rotation/rest schedule complies with labour law to avoid fatigue-related lapses | Duty roster and rest hour record | HSE Manager | Weekly |
| 47 | 8. Incident Reporting, Investigation & Liaison with Authorities | Security incident log maintained covering theft, trespass, altercations, and near misses | Incident log register | Security Supervisor | Daily |
| 48 | 8. Incident Reporting, Investigation & Liaison with Authorities | Serious incidents (theft, assault, trespassing) reported to Dubai Police within required timeframe | Police report/reference number | Security Supervisor | Immediate |
| 49 | 8. Incident Reporting, Investigation & Liaison with Authorities | Root cause investigation conducted for repeat or significant security breaches | Investigation report | HSE Manager | Per incident |
| 50 | 8. Incident Reporting, Investigation & Liaison with Authorities | Coordination maintained with Dubai Police community police station for area-specific advisories | Correspondence/meeting record | Security Supervisor | Quarterly |
| 51 | 8. Incident Reporting, Investigation & Liaison with Authorities | Lost and found register maintained and reconciled | Lost and found log | Security Supervisor | Weekly |
| 52 | 8. Incident Reporting, Investigation & Liaison with Authorities | Statement/CCTV evidence preserved and handed over intact when required by Police investigation | Evidence preservation log | Security Supervisor | Per incident |
| 53 | 9. Sensitive Areas & High-Risk Zone Protection | Site offices, document rooms and server/data areas access-restricted to authorized personnel | Access log for restricted areas | Security Supervisor | Daily |
| 54 | 9. Sensitive Areas & High-Risk Zone Protection | Explosives, hazardous materials, or restricted substances stored under enhanced security per Civil Defence requirements | Storage inspection log and Civil Defence approval | HSE Manager | Weekly |
| 55 | 9. Sensitive Areas & High-Risk Zone Protection | Crane and tower crane cabins secured/locked when not in operation | End-of-shift lock check | Site Supervisor | Daily |
| 56 | 9. Sensitive Areas & High-Risk Zone Protection | Scaffold access points secured after hours to prevent unauthorized climbing | Scaffold access inspection | Security Guard | Daily |
| 57 | 9. Sensitive Areas & High-Risk Zone Protection | Site plant/generator compounds fenced and access-controlled separately from general site | Compound access inspection | Security Supervisor | Daily |
| 58 | 10. Security Documentation, Drills & Continuous Improvement | Approved Site Security Management Plan available and communicated to relevant personnel | Approved security plan document | HSE Manager | Once/Reviewed annually |
| 59 | 10. Security Documentation, Drills & Continuous Improvement | Security drills (e.g., intrusion response, bomb threat) conducted and documented | Drill records with attendance and lessons learned | HSE Manager | Semi-annual |
| 60 | 10. Security Documentation, Drills & Continuous Improvement | Security audit conducted covering all site zones and closed-out actions tracked | Audit report and corrective action tracker | HSE Manager | Monthly |
| 61 | 10. Security Documentation, Drills & Continuous Improvement | Security-related lessons learned communicated across project sites | Lessons-learned bulletin | HSE Manager | Quarterly |
| 62 | 10. Security Documentation, Drills & Continuous Improvement | Insurance/loss prevention requirements related to site security verified as met | Insurance compliance checklist | Project Manager | Once/Annually |
| 63 | 11. Vehicle & Delivery Screening | Delivery vehicles screened/inspected before entry to prevent unauthorized items entering site | Vehicle inspection checklist | Security Guard | Daily |
| 64 | 11. Vehicle & Delivery Screening | Outgoing vehicles checked against delivery/dispatch notes to prevent unauthorized material removal | Dispatch note verification log | Security Guard | Daily |
| 65 | 11. Vehicle & Delivery Screening | Random vehicle searches conducted at gate per site security plan | Search log register | Security Supervisor | Weekly |
| 66 | 11. Vehicle & Delivery Screening | Loading/unloading areas monitored by CCTV or security patrol | Loading zone inspection log | Security Supervisor | Daily |
| 67 | 12. Labour Accommodation Security (if applicable) | Labour accommodation/camp perimeter secured with controlled access | Camp access log | Security Supervisor | Daily |
| 68 | 12. Labour Accommodation Security (if applicable) | Camp CCTV and lighting maintained to same standard as main site | Camp inspection checklist | Security Supervisor | Weekly |
| 69 | 12. Labour Accommodation Security (if applicable) | Fire safety and security coordination maintained between camp and site security teams | Joint inspection record | HSE Manager | Monthly |
| 70 | 12. Labour Accommodation Security (if applicable) | Visitor and resident registers maintained at accommodation entry point | Camp visitor log | Security Supervisor | Daily |
| 71 | 13. Alarm Systems & Intrusion Detection | Intrusion detection/alarm systems installed at high-risk stores and offices | System commissioning certificate | Security Technician | Once/As applicable |
| 72 | 13. Alarm Systems & Intrusion Detection | Alarm systems tested for functionality on a scheduled basis | Alarm test log | Security Technician | Monthly |
| 73 | 13. Alarm Systems & Intrusion Detection | Alarm response procedure documented and understood by security staff | Response procedure document and briefing record | Security Supervisor | Once/Refresher quarterly |
| 74 | 13. Alarm Systems & Intrusion Detection | False alarm incidents investigated and root cause addressed | False alarm investigation log | Security Supervisor | Per incident |
| 75 | 14. Coordination with External Security & Emergency Services | Site security plan shared with Dubai Police community liaison officer where required | Correspondence record | HSE Manager | Once/Updated as needed |
| 76 | 14. Coordination with External Security & Emergency Services | Contact and coordination protocol established with nearby Trakhees/free zone security if within jurisdiction | Coordination agreement/correspondence | Project Manager | Once/As applicable |
| 77 | 14. Coordination with External Security & Emergency Services | Mutual aid arrangement with neighboring project sites for security emergencies documented | Mutual aid agreement | HSE Manager | Once/Reviewed annually |
| 78 | 14. Coordination with External Security & Emergency Services | VIP or high-profile visit security arrangements coordinated in advance with Police where required | VIP visit security plan | Security Supervisor | Per event |
| 79 | 15. Security Equipment Maintenance | Handheld metal detectors and search equipment calibrated and functional | Calibration/maintenance log | Security Technician | Monthly |
| 80 | 15. Security Equipment Maintenance | Radios/communication equipment for security team tested and charged | Equipment check log | Security Supervisor | Daily |
| 81 | 15. Security Equipment Maintenance | Security vehicle (if used for patrol) maintained and fueled | Vehicle maintenance log | Security Supervisor | Weekly |
| 82 | 15. Security Equipment Maintenance | Search mirrors and torches available and functional for night patrol use | Equipment inspection log | Security Supervisor | Weekly |
| 83 | 13. Alarm Systems & Intrusion Detection | Panic buttons at site office and stores tested for functionality | Panic button test log | Security Technician | Monthly |
| 84 | 8. Incident Reporting, Investigation & Liaison with Authorities | Monthly security KPI report (incidents, near-misses, response times) submitted to project management | KPI report | Security Supervisor | Monthly |
| 85 | 4. Material, Equipment & Asset Security | Site store keys controlled under a signed key register with restricted duplication | Key control register | Store Keeper | Weekly |
| 86 | 1. Access Control & Gate Management | Subcontractor workforce lists cross-checked against gate access records to prevent unregistered labour on site | Workforce reconciliation report | HSE Manager | Weekly |
| 87 | 9. Sensitive Areas & High-Risk Zone Protection | Rooftop and unfinished floor edges secured against unauthorized public/worker access after hours | End-of-shift access inspection | Security Guard | Daily |
| 88 | 10. Security Documentation, Drills & Continuous Improvement | Security personnel provided anonymous feedback channel to report concerns without reprisal | Feedback log and review record | HSE Manager | Quarterly |
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