The rise in fuel prices in the UK may result in an increase of thefts of fuel nationwide.
Did your organization know it’s fuel was stored safely out of hours over this weekend?
Fuel theft does not only cost firms and organizations money, but if the theft causes a pollution incident by releasing diesel this could result in prosecution, civil claims and loss of reputation which may affect firms winning new work.
Measures which may reduce the risk of fuel theft are:
ü Keep fuel bowsers locked at all times
ü Keep smaller fuel caddies in locked stores (if safe to do so)
ü Lock fuel bowsers in a steel container or outbuilding (if safe to do so)
ü Consider fitting a hitch lock to bowers to prevent them being removed from site
ü Keep keys for fuel bowsers secure
ü Consider erecting a fence around refuelling areas to shield from view
Sussex Police Service provide some good advice on preventing fuel and oil theft at:
http://www.sussex.police.uk/advice-and-support/crime-prevention/fuel-and-oil-theft/
Remember report any suspicious activity in your area to your local police station
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