Health Aspects of Chemical Accidents:
Guidance on Chemical Accident Awareness, Preparedness and Response for Health
Professionals and Emergency Responders
Technical Report
An important publication which will assist managers and other decision-makers
in developing appropriate policies for chemical accident prevention, preparedness
and response. Since it focuses on the health aspects of chemical accidents,
it is primarily directed to decision-makers in the health field including
officials in ministries of health, labour and industry; local and regional
health authorities; hospitals; poison information centres and occupational
health centres. It is also directed to, and will prove extremely helpful
for those in public authorities, industry, civil defence and rescue services
who take part in chemical accident contingency planning.
Book Ordering Information:
Sales Number: E. 96.III.D.91 No.19 Pages:
152pp.
Price: $30.00
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