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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 - Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards FAQs
DHS- Homeland Security Advisory System Threat Level
DHS - Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
EPA-  Environmental Protection Agency
DOD - Explosives Safety Board (DDESB)
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