Emergency preparedness - the missing factor in risk assessment
In. Canada. Canadian Chemical Producer's Association. Proceedings : Dangerous goods emergency response' 89Comptes rendus : Marchandises dangereuses intervention d'urgence' 89. Nova Scotia, Canada. The Canadian Chemical Producer's Association, May 1989. p.264-73, tab.
Monography
in En
| Desastres -Disasters-
| ID: des-9784
Responsible library:
CR3.1
Localization: CR3.1; DES
ABSTRACT
Starting from news reports of a highly publicized dangerous goods incident this paper examines the paradox where a community is aware and alarmed that it is faced by an existing and continuing hazard, yet concentrates on a strategy of seeking ultimate removal of the source of the hazard while doing nothing to prepare for the emergency if one arises in the meantime. This paper suggests that, to overcome this, such studies must place greater emphasis on the effect of preparedness and response in mitigating the potential damage that may result from an emergency, and indicates how this effects can be quantified for use in risk analysis models.(AU)
Collection:
Tematic databases
Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3D Strengthen the capacity for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks
Health problem:
Biological Hazards
Database:
Desastres -Disasters-
Main subject:
Hazardous Substances
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Risk Assessment
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Disaster Planning
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Chemical Hazard Release
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Year:
1989
Document type:
Congress and conference
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Monography
