OECD: Guidance concerning Health Aspects of Chemical Accidents (1996)
Description:
The aim of this text is to provide guidance to managers and other decision-makers to improve prevention of accidents involving hazardous substances which might impact human health and, should an accident occur, to minimise adverse effects on health. It builds on the publication, Health Aspects of Chemical Accidents: Guidance on Chemical Accident Awareness, Preparedness and Response for Health Professionals and Emergency Responders, prepared as a joint effort of IPCS, UNEP, WHO and OECD.
This document was designed to be read in conjunction with the OECD Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
This text provides guidance to decisionmakers, particularly to officials in the health/medical field, to prevent adverse health effects from chemical accidents.