This second edition of the OECD Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response is a comprehensive document to help public authorities, industry and communities worldwide prevent and prepare for accidents involving hazardous substances resulting from technological and natural disasters, as well as sabotage. This document was developed by a variety of experts from many countries and organisations, and addresses the following issues: — — — —
preventing the occurrence of chemical accidents and near-misses; preparing for accidents through emergency planning, public communication, etc.; responding to accidents and minimising their adverse effects; and following-up to accidents, regarding clean-up, accident reporting and accident investigation.
The first edition was published in 1992 under the same title.
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OECD Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response
OECD Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response