In this post-9/11 era in which we live, words like "preparation" and "readiness" have become more a part of our vocabulary than ever before. Companies must ask themselves: Are we prepared for the worst? Too often, we assume that first responders - firefighters, law enforcement officers and emergency medical services - will be there to help us should a terrorist attack or other disaster occur.
Industrial sites pepper our landscape, often in clusters of industrial parks not far from residential areas. Important industries and utilities all over the U.S. are connected by a transportation infrastructure that makes access easy for anyone. Tighter security measures and increased vigilance have "hardened" industrial targets, but, depending on your type of facility and where it's located, you and your employees may need to be prepared with personal protective equipment (PPE).