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Fire and Explosion Planning Matrix
Attachment C

On-line Resources


The following is a list of the on-line resources identified throughout the Fire and Explosion Planning Matrix. It is not an exhaustive list of the on-line resources available.


On-line Resources
Arson and Explosives (including explosive devices)

ATF's Arson and Explosives webpage

US Fire Administration's (FEMA) Arson webpage, which includes an explosive device stand-off card

US Fire Administration's (FEMA) National Arson Prevention Initiative webpage for Boarding Up (138Kb PDF)

US Fire Administration's (FEMA) publication - Protecting Structures from Arson (2,239Kb PDF)

ATF's Training web site includes training courses related to arson, explosives, and incident investigation

US Fire Administration's (FEMA) Arson Training webpage

ATF's Arson and Explosives National Repository, containing statistical information about arson and explosives incidents

US Fire Administration's (FEMA) report on Arson in the United States (120Kb PDF)
Emergency Planning Resources

OSHA's Compliance Directive CPL 2-1.037 - Compliance Policy for Emergency Action Plans and Fire Prevention Plans

OSHA's Emergency Action Plan Standard (29 CFR 1910.38)

OSHA's Evacuation Plan and Procedures e-Tool assists employers develop and implement an Emergency Action Plan

OSHA's Small Business Training Handbook, Emergencsmally Preparedness Chapter identifies and explains the elements of an emergency action plan and other important emergency planning topics for small businesses, including training resources

OSHA's Evacuation Planning Matrix provides information about reviewing an existing EAP for terrorist releases of chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear material

Oregon OSHA's publication Expecting the Unexpected: What to consider in planning for workplace emergencies (2,320Kb PDF) is an effective workplace emergency planning guide

OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (29 CFR 1910.120), covering emergency response to and clean-up of hazardous substance releases

FEMA's Emergency Management Guide for Businesses

State plan States. Contact Information to obtain additional information about equivalent State plan standards, requirements, and guidance.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's website provides employer resources for addressing ADA requirements in private workplaces, including Enforcement Guidance on Reasonable Accommodations

The Job Accommodation Network's publication Emergency Evacuation Procedures for Employees with Disabilities provides planning information and resources on emergency procedures for employees with disabilities
Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Resources

OSHA's Fire Prevention Plan Standard, 29 CFR 1910.39

OSHA's Compliance Policy for Emergency Action Plans and Fire Prevention Plans, CPL 2-1.037

OSHA's Safety and Heath Topics: Fire Safety webpage

OSHA's Fire Safety Advisor, an on-line compliance assistance tool

OSHA's Fire Safety Fact Sheet (55Kb PDF)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) website for their Building and Fire Research Laboratory

NFPA 1 - Fire Prevention Code (provides information on accessing this consensus standard)

State plan States. Contact Information to obtain additional information about equivalent State plan standards, requirements, and guidance.
Personnel Protective Equipment Resources

OSHA's standards for Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910 Subpart I) identify the general and equipment-specific regulatory requirements for personal protective equipment. Includes: General PPE Requirements (29 CFR 1910.132), Eye and Face Protection (29 CFR 1910.133), Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134), Head Protection (29 CFR 1910.135), Foot Protection (29 CFR 1910.136), and Hand Protection (29 CFR 1910.138)

OSHA's Safety and Health Topics: Personal Protective Equipment webpage provides links to resources that discuss PPE selection

State plan States. Contact Information to obtain additional information about equivalent State plan standards, requirements, and guidance.
Workplace Risk Assessment Resources

To conduct an evaluation of your workplace as a potential terrorist target and identify potential workplace hazards, review the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations' Best Practices in Workplace Security or (for chemical facilities) the National Institute of Justice's (NIJ) Chemical Facility Vulnerability Assessment Methodology
 
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