OECD guiding principles for chemical accident prevention, preparedness and response : guidance for industry (including management and labour), public authorities, communities, and other stakeholders
"These Guiding Principles have been prepared as part of the OECD Chemical Accidents Programme and have been produced within the framework of the Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC). The aim is to set out general guidance for the safe planning and operation...
| Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
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| Format: | TEXT |
| Language: | English |
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Paris
2003
OECD |
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| Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19298140124910163229-oeCD-guiding-principles-for-ch.htm |
| Summary: | "These Guiding Principles have been prepared as part of the OECD Chemical Accidents Programme and have been produced within the framework of the Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC). The aim is to set out general guidance for the safe planning and operation of facilities where there are hazardous substances in order to prevent accidents and, recognising that accidents involving hazardous substances may nonetheless occur, to mitigate adverse effects through effective emergency preparedness, land-use planning, and accident response. The Guiding Principles address all stakeholders, defined for purposes of this publication as any individual, group or organisation that is involved, interested in, or potentially affected by chemical accident prevention, preparedness and response. Thus, the term stakeholder encompasses everyone with roles, responsibilities and rights related to chemical safety, including industry/management of hazardous installations, employees of such installations, public authorities at all levels, members of the community/public, and other interested parties. ..." |
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| Physical Description: | 209 p. Paper Digital |