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SECURITY – Another
Hat for You
NEAL LANGERMAN
Advanced Chemical Safety
San Diego, California
http://www.chemica-safety.com
[email protected]
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Traditional division of responsibility
Safety
 Environmental
 Health (Worker’s Compensation)
 Fire Inspection/Prevention/Engineering
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Traditional Security
Building Access Control
 Perimeter Patrol
 Emergency Assistance
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TERRORIST TARGET
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New Responsibilities
Target Potential Risk Assessment
 Target Potential Risk Management
 Chemical or Biological Target Management
 Employee Discomfort Management
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An Example Post September 11
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A consultant with authority, and wearing an
appropriate badge was not recognized by employees.
The employees challenged the consultant and
required further identification, before allowing him
to proceed with his work.
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Who is responsible for these new duties
Large Organizations – a new position is created and
staffed.
 Small Organizations – You Wear a New Hat!
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Come Up to Speed
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American Chemistry Council
“Site Security Guidelines for the U.S. Chemical Industry”
 67 FR #31 2/14/2002 DOT Advisory “Enhancing the
Security of Hazardous Materials in Transportation”
 “Chemical Plant Safety” CEP Magazine, February, 2002
(www.cepmagazine.org)
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www.americanchemistry.com
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Review S.1602 “The Chemical Security Act of
2001”.
Its purpose is to “help protect the public against the
threat of chemical attacks.”
 Safer Design & Maintenance
 Reduce Substance(s) of Concern
 Use Inherently Safer Technology
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Transportation Issues
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Tighter Controls on Shipments
Tighter Controls on Consignees
Delays
Designated Routes
Increased Insurance
Increased Costs
Driver Background Checks
Two Drivers for Shipments
GPS Tracking of Shipments
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Bulk Chemicals of Major Concern
Ammonia
 Chlorine
 Hydrogen Cyanide
 Ethylene Oxide
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Shorter Transportation Distances
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Increased Use of Point of Use Production Methods
– Pioneered by the Gas Industry
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Plant Security
Tighter Perimeter Control
Increased Access Control
Background Checks
Increased (minor) Incident Investigation
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Your New Hat
Improve Your Security Knowledge
 Develop Risk-Based Security Scenarios and Mitigate
Them
 Train Employees
 Bring Employees into the Security Program
 Interpret the Buzz Phrase “Increased Vigilance”
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Improve Plant Security
Improve Outside Lighting
 Clear Brush
 Reduce Access Points
 Strengthen your Computer Firewall(s)
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Restrict Access to Chemical Stores
Test Your Security
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Example: Sterling Chemical in Houston worked
with local agencies to improve security. They then
had the agencies “attack” the plant. The attack
included a land-based attack through the perimeter
fence and a simultaneous sea-based attack. Sterling
improved lighting, video monitoring, and patrol
monitoring following the exercise.
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Henry Ward – Dow Chemical
 “The terrorist threat is going to be with us for a long
time. The government and public are likely to
pressure shippers and carriers in all modes of transit
to improve security. Meeting such demands will
dramatically change the cost and dynamics for some
businesses, though no one can say when or how
significant the changes will be.”
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Security has become another aspect of safety.
Treat it as an opportunity for Professional
Development
Improve your knowledge
Improve
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