Tool Theft - it's your business (tips for traders)
Provided in partnership with the St.Helens Trading Standards
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- Park for prevention: Try to park with sliding
or rear doors against a wall or sturdy fence so that they can't be
opened. Busy, well-lit areas, preferably in view of a CCTV camera
are best.
- Store tools sensibly: remove tools from your
van overnight as 'peel and steal' and electronic key fobs can leave
even well-secured vans vulnerable - you can also display a sign
on your vehicle stating the obvious: No tools left
overnight.
- Mark your property: If your tools are stolen,
having identification marks on them will help make sure you're
recognised as the owner if they're recovered.
- Keep a note of serial numbers and other data:
Providing information like serial numbers, or at least an itemised
list with the make and model of everything taken, will help police
identify your tools if they're found, as well as easing the process
of making an insurance claim. You can register your tools on the
national property register: immobilise.com
- Check your insurance: If you don't have tools
insurance as part of your business insurance policy, consider
adding it in. It can help pay for the cost of replacing your tools
should they be stolen. You should also check your policy wording to
find out exactly what's covered, what the limits and excesses are,
and if there are any conditions.
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