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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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A process for improving community awareness and preparedness for technological hazards and environmental emergencies
On this homepage of the ATSDR you'll find learning material for webinars on chemical exposure assessment focused on the US, including: - Webinar on ATSDR Assessment of Chemical Exposures (ACE) Program -ATSDR National Toxic Substance Incidents Program (NTSIP) and the CDC Public Health Emergency Pre... more
"Patient decontamination principles are set forth here from a strategic perspective, rather than a tactical one. The principles are meant to guide, but not specify, operational practices. The guidance is evidencebased to the extent possible and the supporting evidence is documented and briefly dis... more
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
This Guide contains information, guidelines, diagrams and other materials addressed to medical practitioners who are engaged in the treatment of casualties of chemical weapons. It is made available to the public for information purposes, but is not intended to be used by the public. All decisions re... more
In 2005, the World Health Organization (WHO) Member States adopted the revised International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005). The Regulations provide a unique public health framework in the form of obligations and recommendations that enable countries to better p... more
Rapid advice guideline
A training tutorial for healthcare professionals This ECDC tutorial presents the fundamental concepts of personal protective equipment (PPE) and barrier nursing to support preparedness in hospitals across Europe. It provides practical information on the proper use of PPE at the point of care, inclu... more
Arabic version of the Landmines, ERW and IED Safety Handbook.
Spanish version of the Landmines, ERW and IED Safety Handbook

Online course: Radiation Emergencies

Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) (2015) C1
There are three sections in this e-learning module on radiation emergencies: Section One is an introduction about the basics of radiation. For instance, the difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and the different ways to measure radiation. Section Two is about the health effects of ... more
In this paper, we review the most significant health and environmental facts and explain why — from a medical perspective — a proper understanding of what nuclear weapons will do invalidates all arguments for continued possession of these weapons and requires that they urgently be pro... more

A Guide to Operating Public Shelters in a Radiation Emergency

Ansari, Armin; Caspary, Kevin Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2015) C_CDC
This guide is intended for shelter operators, planners, and staff, as well as emergency managers, public health professionals, and radiation protection professionals who participate in shelter planning and could be called upon to support shelter operations. This guide provides information on the inc... more
A guidebook intended for use by first responders during the initial phase of a transportation incident involving dangerous goods/hazardous materials
Quick information on facts and expressions about radiation in alphabetical order
A manual for people working in environments contaminated by landmines and other explosive hazards including improvised explosive devices.
Quick information on Sodium Hydroxide including first aid measures.