Workplace Security: Current Issues, Preparedness, and Response

1. Workplace Security:Current Issues, Preparedness,and Response

2. Current Security Issues Building access Mail screening Terrorism alerts

3. Building Access Proper screening of visitor/employees After hour access to suite Intrusion system operation Report suspicious persons/activities to security/authorities Remain vigilant around building and home

4. Mail Screening Follow proper mail screening procedures Understand and follow bio-hazard procedures for handling and reporting of suspicious items

5. Terrorism Alerts Homeland Security Advisory System Types of potential incidents Preparedness/response

6. Homeland Security Advisory System Comprehensive means to disseminate information Provides warnings in a graduated system Applies an appropriate level of alert consistent with the level of risk

7. Low Condition - Green A low risk of terrorist activity exists, but warrants only routine security measures associated with daily operations.

8. Guarded Condition - Blue A possible threat of terrorist activities and generally enhances security awareness responsibilities

9. Elevated Condition - Yellow An increased and more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists and may increase access controls to include additional personnel and vehicle barriers

10. High Condition - Orange This condition is set when a terrorist incident occurs or intelligence information is received indicating that some form of terrorist action is imminent, and requires specific protection measures to be put in place

11. Severe Condition - Red This most serious condition reflects a severe risk of terrorist attack or where an attack has already occurred and it significantly increases protective measures

12. Types of Terrorism Incidents Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear

13. Chemical Incident Poisonous vapors, aerosols, liquids, or solids Some are odorless and tasteless Some have immediate effect and some are delayed Difficult to produce Difficult to deliver in lethal concentrations Outdoors, the agents often dissipate rapidly

14. Biological Incident Organisms or toxins that can kill or incapacitate people, crops, and livestock Bacteria - often respond to antibiotics Viruses � dependent on body they infect, do not respond to antibiotics, antiviral drugs sometimes effective Toxins � poisonous substances, some can be treated by antitoxins and selected drugs

15. Biological Incident Agents are difficult to grow and maintain Many break down quickly when exposed to sun and air Some are long lived such as anthrax spores

16. Radiological Incident �Dirty Device� � combination of conventional explosives and radioactive material Sub-lethal over a small area Large and heavy

17. Nuclear Incident Conventional nuclear device Most probably a �suitcase weapon� Same type of effects as a larger weapon Area and severity of effects significantly more limited

18. Be aware of your surroundings - wherever you are Take precautions when traveling - report unusual behavior, suspicious packages, or strange devices to security personnel Move or leave if you feel uncomfortable or if something does not seem right Pay attention to emergency exits in buildings Preparedness / Response - General

19. Preparedness / Response - General Ensure that employees and family members are aware of the Homeland Security Advisory System Develop a communications plan for the office and home Identify at least two meeting points for family members Develop an emergency response plan Assemble an emergency supplies kit Always remember people with special needs or medical conditions

20. Preparedness / Response - Chemical Radio & batteries Water Nonperishable food & manual opener First aid kit, soap Plastic sheeting, duct tape Plan to close air intakes in commercial buildings

21. Preparedness / Response - Chemical Listen to radio broadcasts for instructions Unless instructed to evacuate, remain indoors and seek shelter in an internal room; seal room with plastic sheeting and duct tape Remain in protected areas until cleared to leave If caught in an unprotected area, attempt to get upwind and find shelter Seek medical attention; if not available, decontaminate yourself and assist with others

22. Preparedness / Response - Biological Radio & batteries Water Nonperishable food & manual opener First aid kit, soap, bleach Plastic sheeting, duct tape Plan to close air intakes in commercial buildings

23. Preparedness / Response - Biological Listen to radio broadcasts for instructions; you may not know you have been exposed At first notice of any symptoms, seek medical attention If your skin or clothing becomes visibly contaminated, remove clothing, bathe with soapy water, put on clean clothes, and seek medical attention

24. Preparedness / Response - Radiological & Nuclear Radio & batteries Water Nonperishable food & manual opener First aid kit, soap Plastic sheeting, duct tape Plan to close air intakes in commercial buildings Knowledge of local public shelters

25. Preparedness / Response - Radiological & Nuclear Listen to radio broadcasts for instructions Remain indoors and seek shelter in an internal room; seal room with plastic sheeting and duct tape Remain in protected areas until cleared to leave If caught in an unprotected area, attempt to get upwind and find shelter Shielding, distance, time!

26. Focus on the Realities Probability of being involved in or affected by an incident is very low Company is not a target A biological or chemical incident will be very limited in scope, immediately begins to disperse due to atmospheric and wind conditions A �Dirty Bomb� or device is extremely non-portable, cumbersome, and heavy. The FBI, CIA, and other government agencies are working tirelessly to reduce the risk

27. Helpful Websites www.fema.gov/areyouready/ www.whitehouse.gov/homeland/ www.asisonline.org/newsroom/crisisResponse/disaster.pdf www.redcrossorg/services/disaster/0.1082,0_589_,00.html www.ibhs.org www.hhs.gov/disasters/index.shtml www.bt.cdc.gov www.epa.gov/swercepp www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/ODPPrev1.pdf www.ready.gov/