Information Management

 

GOAL

 Establish systems to manage the information needed for a Chemical Accidents Programme.

Information is critical to many aspects of an effective Chemical Accidents Programme.  Therefore, systems are needed to collect, catalogue and maintain information up-to-date, and to easily access information when needed.

The types of information that are needed include:

     -  inventories of hazardous installations and chemicals of concern;

     -  translations of the names of chemicals of concern in local languages;

     -  directories identifying characteristics of hazardous substances;

     -  guidance for responders (to effectively respond and medical treatment of victims);

     -  risk assessments and safety reports related to individual installations;

     -  inspection reports;

     -  accident case histories and investigations reports (including information on the health impacts of accidents);

     -  guidance/information for industry and for the public.

Suggested activities include:

  • Develop and maintain systems for generating or collecting the information needed (including accessing information available from industry, international organisations, other countries, academic and other non-governmental organisations)
  • Systematically review and catalogue the information
  • Organise the information so it is accessible and understandable by those that need it
  • Maintain the information up-to-date
  • Establish mechanism for the exchange of information within your country and between countries.

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