DocuPro offers organizations the best off-site document and
data storage available in Ghana and West Africa. Our growth is
entrenched by the ever-increasing need for records and information
management and storage. DocuPro also offers the expertise and
experience through its partners and associates to address complex
information challenges such as storages costs, regulatory compliance,
and disaster recovery. Our solutions are focused on the
“the lifecycle of a document”.
Many new and innovative document storage and management solutions
have been implemented, adding to the cost effective and total
solution on Information Management we offer clients.
DocuPro has secured a warehouse (1,500 sq.ft) for archiving,
storage and implementation of a records centre with all the
necessary start-up facilities to manage mass volumes of corporate
and community information effectively, efficiently, economically
and on a sustainable basis.
Technical provisions for the warehouse include, but are not limited
to:
- Prevention of potential external hazards (e.g. fire, flood etc.);
- Suitable location;
- Dedicated building solely for records storage;
- Dedicated specialized container for Vault (Tape/Disk) Storage
- Sufficient space for storage and access allowing for growth in
volume.
- Fire protection and safety: Alarm and suppressant system - Adequate
equipment for early warning ( e.g. smoke detectors, fire alarms);
- Security: Access status and control; Controlled access to storage
areas; Unauthorized entry detection system;
- Hard-wearing floor (resistant to chippings);
- Occupational health and safety considerations
- Shelving and Re-housing Equipment : Shelving I racking appropriate
for each format of records e.g. files, maps, plans, drawings,
microfilm rolls, and magnetic tapes
- Protection from Rodents and termites
The following security measures and equipment are in place.
- The premise is surrounded by rectangular wall, topped with electric
fencing.
- Guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Access control at the entrance to the premises
- Random searches of vehicles and personnel leaving the premises are
conducted on an ongoing basis.
- CCTV system monitored from control room.
- Alarm system which covers the entire building.
- Only Key personnel have keys and alarm codes to the building.
- Visitors, unless accompanied by senior personnel are not allowed in
the document storage area.
The following Fire Prevention is in place.
- No smoking is allowed in the office or warehouse areas
- All lighting and electrical appliances are switched off at a central
point at night,
over weekends and on public holidays.
- No combustible or flammable substances are kept on the premises.
The building has the following Fire Protection in
place:
- Smoke and heat detectors.
- An isolated sprinkler system with a backup pump and tanks.
- Hose reels.
- Fire Extinguishers.
- CO2 fire protection located in the confidential document and
electronic data storage Vault.