Guidelines for Managing and Analyzing the Security Vulnerabilities of Fixed Chemical Sites

The Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS®) has released the new guidelines book, “Guidelines for Managing and Analyzing the Security Vulnerabilities of Fixed Chemical Sites”. This book describes a systematic process for identifying, analyzing, and managing a companys security vulnerabilities called a Security Vulnerability Analysis (SVA).  Criteria to benchmark the CCPS security vulnerability analysis process are set forth, and then tools for identifying and reducing vulnerabilities are described.  Finally, guidance for building security activities into Environment, Health, and Safety business processes is provided.  A workbook is included in Appendix C to illustrate the application of the CCPS SVA and the various tools and methods presented in this book. 

 To obtain a free electronic copy of the guidelines book, register at http://www.aiche.org/ccpssecurity

Training Seminar:

AcuTech will hold a 2 day class October 14-15 on Security Vulnerability Analysis at the San Francisco Marriott Hotel, 55 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Other classes will be held at future dates and locations. The cost of the training is $995/person, and discounts of 10% apply to all other attendees from the same company to the same seminar. 

AcuTech provides training and consulting on chemical process security and SVA. AcuTech was the lead author of the new CCPS SVA guidelines book. AcuTech can also provide this training and consulting to your company directly.

SECURITY VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS (2 DAYS) TRAINING COURSE OUTLINE 

COURSE BENEFITS 

Learn how to conduct a SVA, to manage the process of conducting SVAs, to analyze security threats, evaluate current security measures, and to evaluate the need for enhancements necessary to ensure safety. Review the process of chemical security management and learn about security strategies for the chemical industry. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION 

This class focuses on use of the CCPS Security Vulnerability Analysis (SVA) approach although other available methods will be described. The objective is to train participants to lead, document and manage SVAs of chemical facilities. It provides participants with technical and facilitating skills required to successfully plan and execute a study.  Participants will also gain hands-on experience through interactive workshops using the method. Software for conducting SVAs will be used. 

The course is designed around the new CCPS guidelines book “Guidelines for managing and Analyzing the Security Vulnerabilities of Fixed Chemical Sites (August, 2002). The primary objective of this book is to provide a useful tool that can be used by any industrial company that handles hazardous chemicals at a fixed facility to assess their risk from terrorist events.  Secondly, the book provides some tools and guidance on approaches to manage the risks. This Guidelines book presents a SVA approach whereby a facility can evaluate the potential for a range of internally or externally committed intentional acts.   

WHO SHOULD ATTEND 

The SVA method described is intended to be widely applicable to sites that handle and manufacture chemicals. The target audience includes individuals responsible for conducting security vulnerability analyses including team leaders; team members; security professionals, environmental, health, and safety professionals; supervisors; engineers and others expected to lead or participate in SVA studies. No prior SVA experience is necessary.  This offering is ideal for companies interested in developing in-house SVA leadership skills.  

The method is highly relevant for companies in:  

	Chemical manufacturing, storage, and handling
	Oil & gas exploration/Production
	Oil refining
	Petrochemicals
	Chemicals

The class size is limited to ensure a high instructor:student ratio. 

SECURITY VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS (2 DAYS) - Course Outline 

1     Introduction & Objectives

2     Overview of Security Vulnerability Analysis (SVA)

2.1   New paradigm of chemical process security

2.2   Security strategies

2.3   Definitions of terms for SVA

2.4   Commonly Used Techniques and How to Choose Them

2.5   SVA Methods Strengths and Limitations

3     Steps in the Analysis

3.1   Steps for Planning, Preparing & Conducting a Study

3.2   Project Planning

3.3   Facility Characterization

3.4   Threat Assessment

3.5   Vulnerability Analysis

3.6   Identify Countermeasures 

4     Managing SVA Results

4.1   Preparing a report

4.2   SVA Documentation Examples

4.3   Follow-up on Action Item       

5     SVA Workshop 

To register, please contact us at ATI@acutech-consulting.com or at the address below. 

AcuTech Consulting Group

Chemetica, Inc.
1948 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel: 415-923-9226  Fax: 415-923-9274

Website: www.acutech-consulting.com
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