OECD CHEMICAL ACCIDENTS
August 1st, 2003
BY KEITH NUTHALLAN UPDATED second edition of guidelines for public authorities and companies to prevent and respond to chemical accidents has been published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). They revise and update guidelines first issued 11 years ago, also including notes on planning, cleaning up and assessing incidents and offer advice to any organisation handling or controlling the use and transport of hazardous substances. Notably, the new guidelines include principles for safe design and operation of chemical plants and ...
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