Plan & Build
HVAC systems may provide a viable, rudimentary means of dispersing chemical or biological agents. Measures to reduce this risk may need to be considered
Ensuring adequate protection of building services and critical internal spaces during the design process.
This page provides owners and operators with security advice for the installation, operation and contracting of locker banks’
Good general protective security measures will contribute towards resilience against CBRN incidents
Operate & Detect
Guidance to help those responsible for an organisation or site’s security to procure effective detection dog services that meet their security needs
NPSA has created guidance for Emergency Services to ensure they can carry out their duties safely and effectively. This page lists relevant guidance products and how to access them.
Tailored guidance for public sector staff to help increase awareness of indicators of potentially dangerous situations involving hazardous chemicals and other suspicious activity
Response & Review
You could discover a suspicious item in a mail room, or anywhere else in the building - ensure you have appropriate emergency response plans in place
Complete Guidance
New Preparing and Responding to a Chemical, Biological or Radiological (CBR) Incident guidance for security professionals.
This guidance is for Security Managers and/or Incident Managers, providing strategic and practical considerations for a site that they manage
This guidance is for Security Control Room staff, providing practical guidance for staff on how to prepare for and respond to an incident. This guidance is also useful for organisations that do not have a SCR function
Good general physical and personnel security measures will contribute towards resilience against CBRN incidents
Organisations may use search and screening measures to detect specific items and materials entering (or leaving) their buildings and sites
