Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response – Third Edition

Excerpt:  “These Guiding Principles have been prepared as part of the OECD Programme on Chemical Accidents and within the framework of the Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC). Their aim is to set out general guidance for the safe planning and operation of installations where there are hazardous substances in order to prevent accidents and, recognising that accidents may nonetheless occur, to mitigate adverse effects through effective emergency preparedness and accident response.”