Tools Of Trade

Tools of Trade are work-related items that would normally be prohibited in secure areas but are approved for operational purposes.

Examples may include:

• Tools
• Knives
• Scissors
• Multi-tools
• Other work equipment

Because these items have the potential to impact airport security, they must be secured and controlled, tracked and accounted for at all times.

Before bringing Tools of Trade into a secure area, they must be declared and registered with Certis Security.

Registration can be completed at:

• Northern Screening
• Southern Screening

Security staff will record each approved tool in the airport's Tools of Trade register.

To avoid delays, allow extra time at screening, particularly if you are carrying multiple items.

Information recorded within the Tools of Trade register may be accessed by authorised airport personnel, including:

• Adelaide Airport Security
• Airport Duty Managers (ADMs)
• Other authorised airport representatives

The register helps ensure all approved tools can be tracked and accounted for when required.

To maintain accurate records and comply with Adelaide Airport's Tools of Trade procedures, you must:

Airport Duty Managers may conduct inspections at any time.

During an inspection, an ADM may:

• Visit your tenancy or work area.
• Review the tools currently in your possession.
• Compare tools against the airport register.
• Verify that all registered items can be accounted for.

If discrepancies are identified, additional information may be requested to determine the whereabouts and status of the item.

Yes. Adelaide Airport Security conducts regular audits of Tools of Trade, typically on a quarterly basis. In addition, government regulators and authorised aviation security agencies may also undertake inspections or audits as part of their security oversight and compliance activities.

Missing Tools of Trade must be reported immediately to the Airport Coordination Centre (ACC) on (08) 8154 9444.

If a registered tool cannot be located, Adelaide Airport may need to determine:

• What the item is.
• Where it was last known to be.
• Whether it remains within a secure area.
• Whether it poses a security risk.

Depending on the circumstances, a security investigation and additional response measures may be required. In some cases, airport operations may be impacted while the matter is investigated.

To minimise security risks and operational disruption, businesses must ensure all tools are properly controlled, accounted for and reported immediately if found to be missing.

Each business is responsible for maintaining accurate control and accountability of all registered Tools of Trade at all times. Daily checks must be conducted to verify that all tools are present, accounted for and stored securely and out of reach from the public.

Businesses must also establish and maintain their own internal tool control procedures to track tool movements, usage, storage and reporting. These procedures should ensure that any missing, damaged or unaccounted-for tools are identified and investigated immediately.

Failure to maintain accurate tool records or conduct regular checks may result in compliance issues, security investigations and regulatory action. It is the responsibility of each business to demonstrate that appropriate controls are in place and that all registered tools can be accounted for at any time.

Businesses should have their own internal processes to:

• Track tools and equipment.
• Monitor staff access to tools.
• Report missing items immediately.
• Ensure tools are checked in and checked out correctly.

The simplest way to avoid issues is to always know where your tools are and ensure they are checked out when they leave the airport.