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The SPECIFIC HAZARDS TOOLBOX is a compilation of essential information on mass casuality-incidents caused by nuclear, radiological, chemical, biological hazards and explosives. The SPECIFIC HAZARDS TOOLBOX strengthens preparedness and response of humanitarian aid workers in the field, public health officials and the public against the biggest threats of our time. 

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The Syrian Government’s Widespread and Systematic Use of Chemical Weapons
Radiation emergencies may be intentional (e.g., caused by terrorists) or unintentional. CDC provides some examples of different types of radiation emergencies and information what to do if a radiation emergency happens in your area.
If a radiation emergency happens in your area, you should get inside immediately. No matter where you are, the safest action to take is to: GET INSIDE. STAY INSIDE. STAY TUNED.
Make sure your family has a plan in case of an emergency. Before an emergency happens, sit down together and decide how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go and what you will do in an emergency. Keep a copy of this plan in your emergency supply kit or another safe place wher... more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide information about radiation emergencies for the public and professionals.
Are you prepared? If a disaster strikes in your community, you might not have access to food, water, or electricity for several days. Preparing an emergency kit for your family is an important step in keeping them safe and healthy during an emergency.
A chemical release may not always be immediately apparent given the fact that many agents are odourless and colourless, and some cause no immediately noticeable effects or symptoms. Be alert to the possible presence of a chemical. Arabic version available: http://www.who.int/environmental_health_e... more
After a radiation emergency, pregnant women should follow instructions from emergency officials and seek medical attention as soon as emergency officials say it is safe to do so.
This infographic contains information about external contamination, internal contamination and radiation exposure.
The Radiation Injury Treatment Network® (RITN) provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for victims of radiation exposure or other marrow toxic injuries. The goals of RITN are: 1. to develop treatment guidelines for managing hematologic toxicity among victims of radiation exposure, 2. to... more
Reducing the humanitarian impact of the use of explosive weapons in populated areas is a key priority for the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), civil society and an increasing number of Member States. The United Nations Secretary-General has expressly called on... more

Landmine Monitor 2017

International Campaign to Ban Landmines – Cluster Munition Coalition (ICBL-CMC) (2017) C3
This is the 19th annual Landmine Monitor report. It is the sister publication to the Cluster Munition Monitor report, first published in November 2010. Landmine Monitor 2016 provides a global overview of the landmine situation. Chapters on developments in specific countries and other areas are ava... more
CHEMM Intelligent Syndromes Tool (CHEMM-IST) is an online decision support system for hazardous materials incidents assessing the possibility of 7 syndromes based on questions about the patients physical state. Includes quick links to medical guidelines. ext. Homepage, accessed 29/03/2018
States, the United Nations and civil society organisations continue to raise concerns about the humanitarian impact caused by the use of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA). This issue is currently being examined from political, legal, socio-economic and humanitarian perspectives. The GICHD... more