Chemical Safety manual for First Responders

Civil protection and counteraction to potential chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats are of high priority and largely rely on inter-agency co-operation. This manual was written as an easy step-by-step guide for first responders responsible for tackling chemical emergencies. The manual consists of three sections: algorithm of actions including emergency zoning, decontamination practices and supporting information in section three which gives useful guidelines for rescuers during onsite operations. The best available chemical emergency response documents existing in Poland, the United Kingdom and the United States were reviewed whilst preparing the manual. Approaches outlined in this manual can be applied in emergencies of biological and radiological origin. The manual is available in Ukrainian only.