For a security seal to be effective it is essential to have integrity at the beginning and end point of its use. RECEIVING YOUR SEALS ?? Inspect your seals on receipt. Your unique marking and numbering are important to the integrity of the seal. ?? Confirm you have correct quantity, type, color, markings and numbers. ?? Note any errors or discrepancy and report it to your vendor, or to our office. KEEPING SEAL INVENTORY ?? Keep seals in a secure place. ?? Limit access to only responsible persons, and document the release of all seals. ?? Assign an individual or department be responsible for seal inventory control. ?? Determine rate of use and plan a re-order date at least six weeks prior to expected depletion of stock. HANDLING AND USE (also see specific instructions for this seal) ?? Know the locking procedure, design and features of this seal. ?? Give seals only to authorized persons ?? Document all seals taken from storage. ?? Apply seals securely according to instructions for this model. Note any problems or unusual visible damage like bent hasps, worn holes, unusual conditions or cosmetic damage to seals in applying. ?? Destroy seals completely after use DO NOT SIMPLY TOSS THEM OUT OR LEAVE PARTS OR CUT SEALS INTACT; OR UNDER CONDITIONS WHERE THEY MAY BE COLLECTED BY OTHERS. Ideally it is good practice to return them to a central facility for destruction by an authorized and trained inspector. ?? Train all persons who will handle or inspect these seals, regarding your procedures and policies.