LibGuides: HSE430: Border-Transportation Security: Module 2

Module 2 Required Resources

Articles

Adzija, R. & and Kukhta, M. (2022). Introduction to Logistics, Chapter 4, Modes of Transportation, Sections 4.1 through 4.9. Conestoga College.
Sections 4.1 through 4.9 cover topics related to shipping, and types of transport by trucks.
Bjelopera, J.P. & Finklea, K.M. (2013). Border Security: Understanding Threats at U.S. Borders. Congressional Research Service. 7-5700. Washington, DC.
The United States confronts a wide array of threats at U.S. borders. Understanding border risks begins with identifying key threats. Bborder-related threats are closely linked to the flow of people (travelers) and goods (cargo) from one country to another. This report discusses how risk assessment may interact with border security policymaking.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. (2023). Security Planning Workbook. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Washington, DC.
The workbook can be used by individuals involved with an organization’s security planning efforts. The purpose of this security planning workbook is to compile key information that can be used to assist with building a comprehensive security plan.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (2023). How to Comply with Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations. U.S. Department of Transportation. Washington, DC.
This document provides a general overview of the requirements for transporting hazardous materials by highway.
Kaur. K, & Kau, J. Global Value Chain. Chapter 4-Transportation and Chapter 5-Inbound and Outbound Storage Facilities. Conestoga College.
Chapter 4 identifies different modes of transportation and their characteristics; assesses infrastructure and equipment types used in different modes of transportation; describes International Transport Network; and explains how transportation adds value to the global value chain. Chapter 5 explains the importance of storage in Global Value Chain; and offers Insights on how warehouses help in storage and the role of technology in it.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (2023). Transporting Hazardous Materials. U.S. Department of Labor. Washington, DC.
The sector of the trucking industry that transports hazardous materials is under regulation by multiple federal, state and local agencies. This resource is an overview of the major laws enacted, the regulations, training requirements and other resources.
Ziavras, V. (2022). What is Hazardous Material? National Fire Protection Association.
This resource offers a primer on hazardous materials, including definitions, and classifications.