Narrative:

The PRC Policy on Tools and Equipment ensures accountability, safety and that items are properly and regularly maintained, serviced and recorded.

Assigning numeric codes to items and identifying to whom they are distributed to, for example provide accountability. Fleet equipment is assigned a number with an identifiable employee responsible. Supplies and inventoried items are kept in non-public areas and locked when not in use. Maintenance shop keys are accounted for and distributed to authorized personnel. Gas pump locations are kept locked and authorized staff must sign in with fleet number and vehicle license plate. 

Specialized training is offered to ensure safe and proper use of equipment, such as chain saw safety, certification for pesticide application and commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) are required in some job specifications to name a few.

At facilities with collections such as Merestead, the Veterans Museum at Lasdon Park and Arboretum, museum procedures are used to inventory, document and record the condition of objects.