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Explosives Security
The Society is committed to promoting safety and security in the manufacture, transportation, distribution, storage, use and disposal of commercial explosives products. Our training programs, publications and services have always emphasized safety and security above all. In addition, since the enactment of the Safe Explosives Act in 2002, we have redoubled our efforts and made security a primary focus of our many meetings, training programs and other activities. Accordingly, ISEE has put together this Security information to benefit it’s members, but does not warrant the completeness or accuracy of the information contained on this page. Members are encouraged to check appropriate legal and regulatory requirements and keep commercial explosives products secure at all times. Also, the Society has worked with ATF and others to develop the new Safety & Security Brochure that can be accessed through the link below.

Resource Documents
USA - ATF Safety & Security Brochure (PDF)
USA - DHS CVI Non-Disclosure Agreement (PDF)
USA - PHMSA HMAT Transp Enhanced Security Requirements Brochure (PDF)
USA - US DOT Hazardous Materials Employee Resource Book (PDF)
UK - HSE Security of Ammonium Nitrate for Blasting - Guidance Leaflet (PDF)
UK -  HSE Security of Fertiliser Storage on Farms  - Guidance Leaflet (PDF)
UK - HSE Security of explosives at licensed & registered stores - Circular (PDF)
UK - HSE Security Plans for Harbours under DSHAR - Information Sheet (PDF)
EU - Comm of European Communities Communication on Explosives Security (PDF)
EU - Comm on Measures to Ensure Greater Security in Explosives, Detonators (PDF)

Resources available in the Blaster's Toolkit (ISEE Members Only)
     Guide to developing Security Plan for transport of hazmat [FMCSA]
     Guidance on Passing Through Airport Security for Explosives Professionals  [ISEE/IME]
     Explosives Security Plans Presentation [RSPA]

Reporting of Thefts and Security Threats in the U.S.
     Thefts of Explosives
          Procedures to Follow When Explosives are taken in a Crime
     Missing Explosives
          Procedures to Follow When Explosives are missing from Inventory
     Suspicious Persons - ATF/DHS
          Procedures to Follow to Report a Suspicious Person
          Guide to Recording Suspicious Person Description
     Reporting Suspected Terrorism or Criminal Activity (non-industry related)
          FBI Tips & Public Leads

Reporting of Incidents and Accidents
     Industry Incident Report Form - ISEE/SAFEX International - Download Printable Version
     Industry Misfire Report Form - ISEE/IME [under construction]
     US DOT PHMSA [Nat'l Response Ctr] Immed Notif Requirements for Chemical Spills
     US DOT Office of Haz Mat Safety Incident Report - Online Reporting Form
     US DOT Office of Haz Mat Safety Incident Report - Paper Reporting Form (PDF)
     US DOT FMCA Hazardous Materials Incident Prevention Manual
     US DHS USCG Pollution Incident Report & Transmittal (IRAT)
     UK - EA Reporting of Environmental Incidents
     UK - HSE Record of Explosives Incidents
     UK - HSE Accident Reports Control of Major Accident Hazards
     AU - Incident Reporting Forms
     AU - Incident Report Guidelines -  Download PDF  

Important Links - U.S.
     ATF - Hotlines & Explosives Security
     OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration
     MSHA - Mine Safety & Health Administration
     DOT - HMT - Security
     DOT - Hazardous Materials Risk Management Program
     DOT - PHMSA - Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
     DOT - OHMS Incident data and summary statistics
     DHS - Training for Chemical Terrorism Vulnerability Information
     DHS - Evaluating "Need to Know" for Chemical Vulnerability Information
     DHS - Chemical Facility Security Standards
     DHS - Homeland Security Advisory System Threat Level
     DHS - Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
     EPA -  Environmental Protection Agency
     DOD - Explosives Safety Board (DDESB)
     HHS - CDC NIOSH Report on Blasting Accidents
     GAO - Report on Thefts from State & Local Government Magazines
     Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
    
Important Links - International
     AU - Queensland Explosives Act of 1999
     AU - Queensland Explosives Incident Reports
     CA - NRC Explosives Regulatory Division
     UK - Health & Safety Executive
     EU - Enhancing the Security of Explosives

Publications available in the Blaster's Library
     Perimeter Security by Michael Arata, Jr.
     Responding to Trucking Incidents Involving Commercial Explosives
     Safety Library Publication Security - IME SLP 27
     Janes Facility Security Handbook

Security Briefing
     ISEE Regulatory Alert 06-07 - DHS Chemical Facility Security Standards - Download PDF
     MSHA Explosives Security Reminder - Best Practices
     ATF, FBI Announce $5,000 Reward in Missouri Explosives Theft - Read Full Story