OECD: Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention Preparedness and Response (2003)
Description:
The objective of these Guiding Principles is to set out general guidance for the safe planning, construction, management, operation and review of safety performance of hazardous installation in order to prevent accidents involving hazardous substances and, recognising that such accidents may nonetheless occur, to mitigate adverse effects through effective land-use planning and emergency preparedness and response. These principles provide advice related to the role and responsibilities of public authorities, industry, employees and their representatives, as well as interested parties such as members of the public potentially affected in the event of an accident, and non-governmental organisations.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
This guidance supports authorities in setting up rules to ensure that major hazard installations are assessed to identify uncontrolled events, which could lead to a fire, an explosion or release of a toxic substance, and to ensure that major hazard installations are controlled by sound engineering and management practices (Chapter 2).
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OECD Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response