49 CFR 172, Subpart I requires shippers and carriers of certain hazardous materials to create and maintain a Safety and Security Plan.  §172, Subpart H indicates that a shipper or carrier required to have the Safety and Security Plan must also conduct In-Depth Security Training for certain HazMat Employees.  The criteria for applicability of the Safety and Security Plan can be found at §172.800(b).  If applicable, your Safety and Security Plan must contain certain elements, including but not limited to:

• A site security assessment.
• Personnel security.
• Unauthorized access.
• En route security

You can read more about the HazMat Security Requirements of the PHMSA here:  Hazardous Materials Security.  This article will provide guidance on how to complete the Site Security Assessment. (more…)