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A disgruntled former employee can be a serious threat to your  farm security, as well as to the safety and well-being of others on the premises. His or her familiarity with the farm and its security strengths and weaknesses make it easy for him or her to access critical areas. The disgruntled employee He may have retained keys or current employees might allow him or her to enter, not knowing that he or she is holding a grudge. Any disgruntled employee should be considered a potential threat for workplace vandalism. Ask your insurance agent about an Employee Dishonesty Coverage endorsement that can be purchased to cover losses caused by current or former employees.
If you are concerned about a former employee, re-evaluate security and consider modifications such as changing locks and routine inspection times. If you believe that the individual might attempt to sabotage equipment during downtime, remove key parts to render the equipment inoperable.
Establish a checklist of procedures to ensure that access and authorization are terminated for employees who leave your employment.
- Remove the names of former employees from all internal and external lists, especially those that list personnel allowed to pick up merchandise, sign for deliveries, place/cancel/redirect orders, etc. If you fail to remove former employees from your vendor list, they could run up bills for which you would be responsible.
- Collect keys, credit cards, identification cards, and other means of access to your assets. Change your Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) as necessary.
- Change passwords or codes on alarm systems and other pass code protected systems.
- Change locks that protect critical assets in case the keys were duplicated (even if they are marked “Do Not Duplicate”) before being returned.
- If an employee is fired or quits without notice, notify the employee in writing, via U.S. mail, that he is not to enter your property without your prior authorization nor without an appointment.
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