07/09/2023
3 REASONS TO SECURELY DESTROY UNIFORMS
by Shred Safe-It's not Safe till It's Shred Safe | Secure Destruction & Recycling Services
Uniforms are an integral part of government bodies and businesses.
From local municipalities to police and the frontline of our national security services, a uniform associates a person with the values and qualities of the organisation.
Unfortunately, they can also pose severe risks should they fall into the wrong hands. And to prove it, we’ve prepared 3 reasons to have your old uniforms securely destroyed.
IDENTITY THEFT
How many regular suppliers does your business have accounts with? For most companies, it’s quite a few.
A case of company identity theft is not too hard to imagine – someone walks into your supplier’s store wearing your branded uniform and places an order on behalf of your business. When it’s ready, they collect the goods, and your business is left holding the bill.
BRAND REPUTATION
Unfortunately, this has happened to businesses time and again: an employee holds a uniform after completion of their role, and a single incident captured in public tarnishes your business and your brand for years to come. Take the example where a former bank employee was abusing a politician, while wearing the uniform of his former employer. Aside from the damage to the brand reputation, a major client of the company cancelled their account, costing a major stream of revenue.
SECURITY RISKS FOR ESPECIALLY POLICE & ARMY!
Depending on your security measures, uniforms may be all someone needs to gain access to a multitude of restricted areas. From SECURE sites to PUBLIC facilities, someone bearing a uniform becomes inconspicuous in a busy environment. Should they gain access to your data, your operations or even your equipment, the cost of the reputational and physical damage and loss that may ensue, is incalculable.
HOW TO AVOID THESE 3 RISKS THROUGH UNIFORM RECYCLING & DESTRUCTION
When a public servant or an employee leaves their position, it’s imperative that not only are all security and access passes retrieved, but any branded uniforms or products be recovered and securely destroyed.
HAVE YOUR UNIFORMS SECURELY DESTROYED
Don’t risk it. Have uniforms shredded and destroyed with Shred Safe or call 0557770566 to find out more about our uniform shredding services for government bodies and businesses.
