Toolbox Specific Hazards

Specific Hazards

TOOLBOX

Safe use of personal protective equipment in the treatment of infectious diseases of high consequence

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (2014) C1

A tutorial for trainers in healthcare settings Version 2: 2 Dec 2014 "The document focuses on an extended set of PPE components, which includes goggles, respirators, gloves, coveralls and footwear. Used properly, these PPE components can provide effective protection even from airborne transmissi... more

Guidelines for First Responders to a CBRN Incident

NATO Civil Emergency Planning Civil Protection Group (2014) C1

Project on Minimum Standards and Non-Binding Guidelines for First Responders Regarding Planning, Training, Procedure and Equipment for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Incidents

First Responders Handbook: Hazardous Materials CBRNE
recommended

National CBRNE Medical and Advisory Centre Norway et al. (2014) C1

"The handbook is intended for use by the first responders of the emergency services from the moment they receive an alarm up to the first 30 minutes on scene at an incident. The handbook is envisaged to function as a checklist and decision-support for personnel with existing knowledge of emerg... more