1、Designation: F946 85 (Reapproved 2018)Standard Guide forEstablishing Security Seal Control and AccountabilityProcedures1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F946; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or, in the case of revision, the y
2、ear of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscriptepsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This guide covers procedures for maintaining a continu-ous line of accountability for security seals from the t
3、ime ofmanufacture to destruction of the seal subsequent to its use.1.2 The procedures contained herein are applicable to usageof security seals that are coded or numbered in a manner tomake each seal unique. See also Classification F832.1.3 This standard does not purport to address the safetyconcern
4、s, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety,health, and environmental practices and determine the appli-cability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with inter
5、nationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F832
6、Classification for Security Seals3. Significance and Use3.1 This guide is intended as general guidance in establish-ing procedures for internal control of the security seals. It is notmeant to restrict the use of procedures that may be required forunique or unusual situations. Likewise, not all of t
7、he practiceswill necessarily apply to a particular situation.4. Summary of Procedures4.1 The intended use of a seal is defeated if strict account-ability and disciplined application of seals are not maintained.The accountability starts with the manufacturer and is com-pleted when the seal is destroy
8、ed subsequent to its use. Thisguide deals with the subject in two parts. The first partaddresses the responsibilities of those involved in the program,and the second addresses basic procedures to consider informulating the program.5. Responsibilities5.1 Manufacturer ResponsibilitiesThe manufacturers
9、hould establish procedures to assure that no duplicate seals areproduced and that all seals produced are accounted for, fromthe production line to shipment to the customer.5.1.1 All seals should be embossed with serial numbers.5.1.2 All seals should be embossed with the user organiza-tions name or a
10、ppropriate abbreviation.5.1.3 All application or crimping tools supplied with par-ticular seals should be embossed with the user organizationsname or appropriate abbreviation.5.2 Security Manager ResponsibilitiesThe security man-ager or other designated official responsible for the protectionof asse
11、ts program should do the following:5.2.1 Approve all seals proposed for use in the organization.5.2.2 Review and approve all forms and directives used forthe accountability of seals.5.2.3 Periodically review seal control procedures to ensurecompliance with approved accountability directives.5.3 Desi
12、gnation of Authorized Seal UsersManagementshould designate, by name, each person authorized to affix orremove seals and any restrictions, such as limitations to certaintimes of the day. These designations should clarify when, ifever, outside employees are authorized to affix or remove seals.Appointm
13、ents should be kept to a minimum commensuratewith operational requirements. At fixed locations, such asdoors, it might be necessary to post this information.5.4 Seal Custodian ControlsEach location of an organi-zation that is authorized to receive seals should appoint a sealcustodian and alternate(s
14、) as necessary. Seal custodian dutiesshould include the following:5.4.1 Receipt for seals delivered.5.4.2 Maintenance of an incoming seal record with entriesto include, as a minimum:5.4.2.1 Block of numbers received,1This guide is under jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F12 on Security Systemsand Equip
15、ment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F12.50 on LockingDevices.Current edition approved April 1, 2018. Published May 2018. Originallyapproved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F946 85 (2010).DOI: 10.1520/F0946-85R18.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM webs
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17、sThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trad
18、e (TBT) Committee.15.4.2.2 Type of seal received and its use(s),5.4.2.3 Date received, and5.4.2.4 Remarks.5.4.3 Maintenance of a seal issuance register(s) to recorddistribution of seals to subordinate units or to individual users.Seal issuance registers should include, as a minimum, thefollowing ent
19、ries:5.4.3.1 Seal number(s) issued,5.4.3.2 Signature of recipient,5.4.3.3 Date issued,5.4.3.4 Intended use (for shipments: waybill, manifest, GBLor other similar paperwork numbers will suffice), and5.4.3.5 Remarks.5.4.4 Protection of unissued seals and seal accountabilityrecords to prevent unauthori
20、zed seal substitution or their illegaluse:5.4.4.1 Seal logs and unissued seals should be in a lockedcontainer when unattended by the custodian or an alternate.The type of container should be determined locally based onthe perceived risks and the other security measures in force.When deciding the loc
21、ation of containers, the custodian shouldconsider if it is desirable to have security personnel makeafter-hours checks.5.4.4.2 Keys for seal containers and containers holdingaccountability records should be strictly controlled and ac-counted for at the close of business.5.4.5 Protection of special s
22、eal installation tools:5.4.5.1 Seal installation tools, such as crimpers, which add aunique, accountable identification to a seal, should be con-trolled in the same manner as seals.5.4.6 Personnel preparing seal requisitions should ensurethey indicate in the shipping instructions that seals are to b
23、esent unopened directly to the seal custodian.5.4.7 Custodians should ensure the organizations seals arenot issued to other organizations which with the firm doesbusiness.5.5 Responsibilities of Unit Using Seals:5.5.1 The accountability register held by the seal custodian,or a separate log maintaine
24、d in each unit affixing seals, shouldinclude the following information:5.5.1.1 Seal number,5.5.1.2 Date seal used,5.5.1.3 Acontainer, truck, door, valve, bill of lading or otheridentification name, number, or location,5.5.1.4 Name of person drawing and affixing seal, and5.5.1.5 Witness to seal affix
25、ing (if required).5.5.2 When seals are affixed to shipping containers orvehicles, seal numbers should be recorded on all pertinentdocuments where practical. These include such items as bills oflading, loading charts, manifests, and gate passes.6. Procedures6.1 User Internal Security Precautions:6.1.
26、1 If necessary, to ensure accountability or to avoidconfusion, different components or locations of an organizationshould requisition seals with distinct color coding or letteringand with separate blocks of serial numbers.6.1.2 Special purpose seals fabricated within the organiza-tion should be mark
27、ed in the same manner as those requisi-tioned from a seal manufacturer.6.1.3 When seals are received with markings that cannoteasily be read, they should be returned to the supplier orotherwise properly disposed of with the necessary entries madein accountability registers.6.2 Lost SealsIn any insta
28、nce in which a seal has beenrecorded as received and later cannot be accounted for, thefollowing actions should be taken:6.2.1 An immediate inventory of all unused on-hand seals toverify the loss and ensure no other seals are missing.6.2.2 The incoming seal log and the user issuance sealregister sho
29、uld be annotated to reflect that No. _ wasdiscovered missing at (time), (date).6.2.3 Notification of organizations security manager andother appropriate officials of the loss.6.2.4 A thorough review of all seal accountability proce-dures to identify vulnerable aspects in the control system.6.3 Seals
30、 Found Broken or Suspected of Being Compro-mised:6.3.1 A report should be entered in the appropriate seal logor other report form approved by the organizations securitymanager.6.3.2 The report should contain, as a minimum, the follow-ing information:6.3.2.1 Date and time of discovery,6.3.2.2 Name an
31、d organization of person making discovery,6.3.2.3 Witness(es) (if any),6.3.2.4 Name of manager to which incident was reported,6.3.2.5 Serial numbers of old serial and its replacement, and6.3.2.6 Circumstances (for example, what indicated suspi-cion of compromise).6.3.3 If affixed to moving stock, th
32、at conveyance or con-tainer should be held until the proper officials are notified, aninventory of contents can be made, or for whatever reasonsmanagement deems necessary.6.4 Seals Accidentally BrokenWhen a seal is accidentallybroken by an employee or other person, a record should bemade of the inci
33、dent. This record should be recorded on a shiftactivity log, seal register or paperwork accompanyingshipments, or both. It should include the following as aminimum:6.4.1 Location of incident,6.4.2 Date and time,6.4.3 Person discovering or causing breakage, or both,6.4.4 Circumstances causing breakag
34、e, and6.4.5 Number of replacing seal and time affixed.6.5 Disposition of Used Seal:6.5.1 Seals should be deformed sufficiently upon removal sothat they cannot be reused (to simulate a good seal), unless theyare being held as part of an inquiry due to missing items or forother security matters.6.5.2
35、If numbers on seals removed match those recorded onaccountability records, and they are not being held for securitymatters, they may be disposed of as normal trash.F946 85 (2018)2ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item me
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