WHAT"S YOUR VULNERABILITY?

Security issues continue to be of major concern in the nation's capital. An example is the recently adopted rule by USDOT requiring shippers of hazardous materials to complete vulnerability assessments and transportation security plans prior to September 25, 2003.

A new Web-based tool to assist dealers in conducting security vulnerability assessments (SVA) will soon be available thanks to the efforts of the Agribusiness Security Working Group. The group is comprised of the Agriculture Retailers Association (ARA), CropLife America (CLA) and The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) and will be made available through the Ohio AgriBusiness Association.

This web-based tool is an accessible and effective means of assessing your security vulnerabilities. It can help enhance facility security and is an opportunity to demonstrate our industry's commitment to security through meaningful, voluntary action. Failing voluntary action, dealers should be prepared for a "one-size-fits-all" regulatory approach from the government.

OABA will be providing more information about security vulnerability assessments (SVA) tool in the near future.