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Introduction
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The
ISO 9001:2008 standard has been used as a basis for managing the
security process. It does not however address all of the essential
requirements of a sound security management system. The IMO ISPS Code
has been written specifically for Port Facilities and Shipping and is
not applicable to other vulnerable land based facilities.
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Items
not addressed in the ISO 9001 standard are information gathering on
potential threats, identification of potential targets and vulnerable
activities and facilities and subsequent risk assessment, security
levels and when to change levels, testing of plans including security
drills, security equipment and its testing and maintenance and
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It
recognizes that whilst ISO 9001:2008 the current standard used for
certification does cover many of the activities, it falls short in a
number of specific areas, and further detailed requirements have been
identified and incorporated in this standard that has been written
specifically for organizations who need security management for their
facilities. |
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This
facility security management systems standard is based on the
principles of the IMO ISPS code, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004
and
OHSAS 18001:1999 standards. |
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Scope
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This
Facility Security Management Systems Standard ( FSMS1 ) gives
requirements for a security management system, to enable an
organization to control consistently its security risks and improve its
performance. It does not state specific security performance criteria,
nor does it give detailed specifications for the design of a management
system.
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The FSMS 1
standard is applicable to any organization that wishes to:
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Establish
a security management system to recognize, assess and minimize risks to
visitors, employees, operational facilities, property and other
interested parties who may be exposed to the security risks associated
with its activities. |
B) |
Implement,
maintain and continually improve a security management system. |
C) |
To be able
to control, manage, measure and assure itself of its conformity with
its stated security policy. |
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To
establish the respective roles and responsibilities to all parties and
to ensure that these responsibilities are understood and fulfilled. |
E) |
To ensure
the early and efficient collection and exchange of security
information. |
F) |
Demonstrate
such conformance to others. |
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Seek
certification/registration of its security management system by an
external organization to give confidence that security measures are in
place. |
H) |
Make a
self-determination and self-declaration of conformity with this FSMS 1
security management system standard. |
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