Sites security

The organizational chart further identifies key positions in the project team, including the project director, project manager, site safety and health officer (SSHO), site supervisor, emergency response coordinator, site security, and other specialized positions. 

Security issues involving access controls are typically line management responsibilities. However, it is not unheard of to have the SSHO in charge of site access or other security-related matters. However, if the field team leader or site supervisors are in charge of access issues or other security matters, they should always strive for SSHO participation. The nature of a project may warrant assigning a member of the site security staff to the project team. Key duties of the security officer may include the following ... 

Site security and control Evacuation routes and procedures Decontamination... 

Table 13.16 sets out the major waste disposal methods, and potential hazards from toxic waste deposition are indicated in Table 13.17. The range of precautions required at land tips depends upon the risk, e.g. the nature and degree of contamination and the work to be undertaken. It will, however, encompass personal protective equipment a high standard of personal hygiene enclosure, possibly pressurization, and regular cleaning of vehicle cabs vehicle washing facilities site security, and control of designated dirty areas. Air monitoring and medical surveillance may be required.

It will, however, encompass personal protective equipment a high standard of personal hygiene enclosure, possibly pressurization and regular cleaning of vehicle cabs vehicle washing facilities site security, and control of designated dirty areas. Air monitoring and medical surveillance may be required. 

Test site security A Access of unauthorized persons, livestock, etc., must be restricted Potential impact of any nearby construction, utility lines, rights-of-way, etc., must also be assessed... 

Medical station - Site safety map - Up-to-date site safety plans Providing access to up-to-date safety and health manuals and other reference materials Interfacing with the public government agencies, local politicians, medical personnel, the media, and other interested parties Monitoring work schedules and weather changes Maintaining site security Sanitary facilities First-aid administration... 

Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association, Inc. (SOCMA), Manual on Chemical Site Security Vulnerability Analysis Methodology and Model, 2002. 

Site Security Guidelines for the U.S. Chemical Industry, American Chemistry Council, October 2001. 

Prior to 9/11, an assessment of chemical plant site security by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) was considered by many to be the most comprehensive analysis that was publicly available. ATSDR researchers reviewed national statistics on domestic terrorism compiled by the FBI in 1995 and interviewed security staff from facilities and potential targets in one community with numerous chemical plants. Reviewers found the following concerns ... 

The secretary, under the law, must review and approve the required assessment, plan, and implementation for each facility. The statute prohibits the secretary from disapproving a site security plan on the basis of the presence or absence of a particular security measure, but the secretary may disapprove a site security plan that does not meet the risk-based performance standards. The secretary may approve vulnerability assessments (see chapter 5) and site security plans created through security programs not developed by DHS, so long as the results of these programs meet the risk-based performance standards established in regulation. 

The pharmaceutical and healthcare company should consider establishing a policy whereby personnel are to decline to comment on inspectors queries outside company premises. Indeed personnel should be required to notify site security who will mobilize an official company response to off-site queries. Only nonwork issues should be discussed out of work otherwise, personnel should say that the run of the conversation is inappropriate for discussing or chatting and should, if necessary, walk away. 

Site security should be briefed on the expectation of an inspection. First impressions count, so security should be courteous, and the site needs to be generally tidy and in a state of good repair. 

Receive, store, and control Owner s purchased equipment and materials. Site security ... 

Some of the considerations when designing a site security system are as follows ... 

Owner-owned construction tools and equipment not physically verified. Site Security... 

For some companies, the problem may not be assessment, but the next, and most difficult step implementation. Some plants are dragging their feet, due to budgetary and political issues, Sem says. An average sized chemical plant can easily spend from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars for site security - then, some plants have fence lines over a mile long, he adds. Right now, many companies know they should do more but can t see the forest for the trees. Generally, the most critical business processes should determine how to prioritize the intensity and focus of security efforts, says Troy Smith, senior vice president and practice leader for IT Security with the risk-assessment specialists, Marsh Inc. (New York City). 

Third parties can be extremely helpful in vetting site assessments and implementation plans. Currently, as site assessments have been set up within the Responsible Care Code, local law enforcement and fire chiefs can look at facility plans. They may be very familiar with the emergency response aspects of a site security plan, but they may not always be the best choice when determining other security strategies or assessing investments. 

S.la Asset-Based Analysis (Assign Performance Standard Based on Risk Ranking, Identify Recommendations, Site Security Review)... 

Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act (P.L. 106-40)... 

Site control and security Ensure the drivers of the contaminated vehicles know when to move into position at the washdown location. Ensure the contaminated unit has provided site security. 

S Lines of authority, training and communications v Site security v Safe places of refuge ... 

Once a situation assessment has been made and the appropriate response has been determined, the emergency response coordinator should assume responsibility. At this point, sub-elements of the emergency plan should be activated on an as-needed basis, for example, emergency notification, resource coordination, evacuation procedures, site security,... 

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