OECD - Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response [2003]
Description:
The Guiding Principles provide general guidance for the safe planning, construction, management, operation and review of safety performance of hazardous installations 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 assists countries with developing emergency preparedness planning (Chapter 5, Part C).
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