Supporting kit
Destroying drives is only part of the job. You also have to get them out of laptops, servers and caddies, keep them secure until they're dealt with, and protect the people doing the work. The ICO expects drives awaiting destruction to be stored securely and logged.
iFixit
Best for Removing drives from laptops, desktops and servers
A 64-bit precision driver kit with an aluminium handle, magnetic socket and flexible extension, in a case whose lid doubles as a sorting tray.
Wera
Best for Security Torx screws on enclosures and caddies
Six precision screwdrivers for tamper-resistant (pin) Torx screws from TX7 to TX20, the screws that stop an ordinary bit set.
Ansell
Best for Handling sharp drive fragments and opened chassis
Lightweight nitrile-coated work gloves with an ISO cut level C rating, for handling opened drives and sharp fragments. This listing is size L, 12 pairs.
3M
Best for Eye protection when punching, crushing or shredding
Anti-scratch, anti-fog safety glasses with 3M's pressure-diffusion arms for comfortable wear during long sessions.
Packaging Chimp
Best for Chain-of-custody bagging of drives
Sequentially numbered security bags that show a VOID message if the seal is tampered with, useful for logging drives between collection and destruction.
Sold as cash bags, so check the bag size fits your drives.
Dpofirs
Best for Locked storage and transport of drives
A padded hard case with ten slots for 3.5" drives and a lockable lid, for storing or moving drives before they're wiped or destroyed.
Some hard drives use glass platters, which shatter when punched or crushed. Cut-resistant gloves and eye protection are a sensible minimum.
At minimum: serial number, where it came from, the bag or case it's stored in, and who has it. The ICO recommends keeping a log of all devices awaiting destruction and their location.