Most nuclear organisations require security passes to be worn and made visible at all times in the workplace. Meanwhile, some organisations prohibit the wearing of security passes outside of the workplace. If a staff member sees someone who is not adhering to the relevant security procedures, they should raise the issue – even if they recognise the person in question.

If the person not wearing a pass is not known to the staff member, a friendly “are you lost?” or “can I help you?” could be a way to broach the topic. However, it can be a more challenging situation when the staff member knows the person not wearing a pass. For example, it can be particularly difficult when the individual is a senior member of the organisation, for example one of the management team. Equally, if the individual is a friend, it may be challenging because the questioner may not want to strain or lose a relationship.

In these cases, approaching the issue passively and non-confrontationally might be more effective. If such an approach doesn’t work – or an individual is a serial offender – anonymous reporting mechanisms could usefully be utilised to ask the individual’s line manager to address the issue. Alternatively, if multiple individuals are not wearing passes, a broader awareness campaign might be beneficial.

Further Reading:

Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI), website of the CPNI, ‘Workplace Behaviours’

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Nuclear Security Culture, IAEA Nuclear Security Series: Implementing Guide, No. 7, Vienna, 2008