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Overview

This management scheme provides a framework for developing or improving a Chemical Accidents Programme that can be adapted to a country’s specific circumstances.  Specifically, it:

  • Sets out a process for developing, implementing and reviewing the laws, regulations, policies, guidance or other instruments which would make up an effective Chemical Accidents Programme; and
  • Describes the possible elements of such a Programme.

It also provides resource materials related to how these elements may be implemented, based on international initiatives and the experience of a number of countries.

The process consists of five phases, each with several steps:

  • Initial Phase:  includes getting the necessary commitments and establishing mechanisms for consultation and coordination coordinating mechanisms;
  • Assessment Phase:  includes identifying and prioritising the hazards and risks in the country, as well as determining what authorities and resources exist and where there are gaps;
  • Development Phase:  includes identifying which elements of a Chemical Accidents Programme are appropriate to the country’s circumstances (with guidance concerning each of these elements);
  • Implementation Phase:  includes the undertaking the tasks needed to put adapt the elements and put them into practice;
  • Review and Revision Phase:  includes periodic evaluation to determine whether there is a need to update, or make other changes to, the Chemical Accidents Programme.

The last three phases are grouped together under "Management Scheme Elements."

While the five Phases, and the steps in each Phase, are presented in a certain sequence, it is important to recognise that this is an iterative process, and it may be necessary to revisit or repeat steps at different points.  Some steps are continuous in nature, such as keeping political commitment, and maintaining cooperation among key stakeholders.

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