Unique/difficult problem needing creative solution:
We have an outdoor tank "farm" (a group of tanks) which currently do not have a fence around them, which is an obvious SQF Food Defense issue. While there is no fencing around the tanks, the tanks do have locks on all openings, so we are able to secure the tanks when the facility is closed.
The quote we received to fence the tank area was significantly out of our budget though the quote for cameras was acceptable, so we are now in a position where we need to come up with a creative solution in order to confirm compliance with our SQF auditor.
Note: These tanks are only used 3-4 months (consecutive) out of the year
Creative solutions appreciated! Below I put two ideas I had as well:
1. Install security cameras, continue utilizing the locks on the tanks and come up with a more robust system where we document when tanks are locked and unlocked, that tank openings are visually inspected for evidence of tampering prior to use, etc... Then we would need to complete a risk assessment.
Downside: Not sure if this would be enough for the SQF auditor
2. Install temporary chain link fencing around the tank area along with security cameras, and continue utilizing the locks on all tanks when the facility is closed, including documenting when tanks are locked and unlocked each day and having a visual inspection prior to opening each tank.
Downside: The fencing will only be 6' high, though we likely would be able to secure it to the concrete so it stays in place. Not a perfect solution, but better than nothing?
Thanks