Businesses that are looking for ideas on how to develop a security plan or how to handle an emergency may find some useful ideas in the three documents below. You can download them in PDF format by clicking on the title.

     Site Security Guidelines for the U.S. Chemical Industry "outlines elements of security programs and suggests security practices that managers can consider and tailor to their facilities' particular situations." Written for chemical plant managers and security managers, it was published by American Chemistry Council, Chlorine Institute, Inc. and Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Assoc. It is a 60-page document [383 KB] with sections devoted to: (1) Risk assessment and prevention strategies; (2) Management issues; (3) Physical security; (4) Employee and contractor security issues, and (5) Information, computer and network security. A section tells how to get started with a security plan, and another offers sample plans on various policies and procedures.

     Emergency Management Guide for Business & Industry is a step-by-step approach to emergency planning, response and recovery for manufacturers, corporate offices, retailers, utilities or any organization where a sizable number of people work. Published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the 67-page guide [2.21 MB] is organized into four sections: (1) 4 steps in the planning process; (2) Emergency management considerations; (3) Hazard-specific information, and (4) Information sources. The guide provides advice on how to create and maintain a comprehensive emergency management program.

     Generic RMP Facility Security Evaluation is a two-page [124 KB] check list of issues that should be addressed in a security plan. It was published by the US EPA.

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