Filter
533
Filtered Results: 533
Text search:
chemical
incidents
Featured
Recommendations
74
New Publications
144
Language
Document type
No document type
291
Guidelines
87
Manuals
65
Studies & Reports
55
Strategic & Response Plan
22
Fact sheets
5
Training Material
3
Situation Updates
3
Brochures
1
Infographics
1
Countries / Regions
India
33
Syria
22
Kenya
15
Global
13
South Africa
12
Western and Central Europe
12
USA
10
Ethiopia
10
Philippines
9
Tanzania
9
Ukraine
9
Sierra Leone
8
Ghana
7
Nepal
7
Nigeria
6
Bangladesh
5
Eswatini/ Swaziland
5
Myanmar / Burma
5
Uganda
4
Zimbabwe
4
Namibia
4
Eastern Europe and Central Asia
4
Iraq
3
Afghanistan
3
Thailand
3
Rwanda
3
Western Pacific Region
3
Liberia
2
Germany
2
Cambodia
2
Indonesia
2
Malawi
2
Mozambique
2
Latin America and the Carribbean
2
Africa
2
Venezuela
2
Congo, Democratic Republic of
1
Saudi Arabia
1
Cameroon
1
Somalia
1
Pakistan
1
Jordan
1
Lebanon
1
Zambia
1
Egypt
1
China
1
Singapore
1
Papua New Guinea
1
Sudan
1
Peru
1
Colombia
1
El Salvador
1
Libya
1
Madagascar
1
Yemen
1
West and Central Africa
1
South–East Asia Region
1
Asia
1
Bhutan
1
Eastern Europe
1
Palestine
1
Djibouti
1
Laos
1
Tajikistan
1
Qatar
1
Moldova
1
Iran
1
Vietnam
1
Authors & Publishers
Publication Years
Category
Countries
170
Key Resources
72
Clinical Guidelines
33
Public Health
19
Pharmacy & Technologies
13
Capacity Building
11
Women & Child Health
10
Toolboxes
Specific Hazards
64
Rapid Response
49
Conflict
48
Mental Health
34
Planetary Health
26
Pharmacy
23
COVID-19
22
Natural Hazards
19
Caregiver
19
Ebola
17
TB
14
Refugee
11
AMR
10
HIV
8
NTDs
7
NCDs
7
Zika
5
Global Health Education
5
Cholera
3
Polio
3
Disability
2
Typhoon
1
Health Financing Toolbox
1
"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...
The purpose of the WHO Manual for the Public Health Management of Chemical Incidents is to provide a comprehensive overview of the principles and roles of public health in the management of ... incidents and emergencies. While this information is provided for each phase of the emergency cycle, including prevention, planning and preparedness, detection and alert, response and recovery, it is recognized that the management of chemical incidents and emergencies requires a multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral approach and that the health sector may play an influencing, complementary or a leadership role at various stages of the management process. The target audience includes public health and environmental professionals, as well as any other person involved in the management of chemical incidents.
WHO and all those involved in the development of the publication hope that the publication will have wide application, especially in developing countries and countries with economies in transition, and that in the future the health sector will be better prepared to acknowledge and fulfill its roles and responsibilities in the management of chemical incidents and emergencies, thereby contributing to the prevention and mitigation of their health consequences.
The publication is also available in French: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/246117/9789242598148-fre.pdf?sequence=1 and in Spanish: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/246118/9789243598147-spa.pdf?sequence=1
The message contained in this publication is clear: countries need a
public health system that can respond to the deliberate release of
chemical and biological agents. Regrettable though this message may
be, the use of poison gas in the war betwe...
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) Prog...
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has produced a three-volume series entitled Managing Hazardous Material Incidents. The series is designed to help emergency response and health care professionals plan for and respond to h...
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
The purpose of this document is to inform the public about biological and chemical hazards and thereby prepare the population for an immediate response in the event of an incident until public healt...
The Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs) for Acute Chemical Exposures were developed by ATSDR to aid emergency department physicians and other emergency healthcare professionals who manage acute exposures resulting from ... incidents. The MMGs are intended to aid healthcare professionals involved in emergency response to effectively decontaminate patients, protect themselves and others from contamination, communicate with other involved personnel, efficiently transport patients to a medical facility, and provide competent medical evaluation and treatment to exposed persons.
The Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs) for Acute Chemical Exposures provide:
- basic chemical and exposure information,
- a summary of potential health effects,
- prehospital management information,
- emergency department management information, and
- information for the patient.
external homepage, accessed on 03/16/2018
Fires, explosions and volcanic eruptions can damage and contaminate food and water due to heat, smoke, fumes and chemicals. These flyers include tips to reduce food safety risks during a fire incident...
Signs and symptoms of chemical exposure
recommended
Arabic version available: http://www.who.int/environmental_health_emergencies/deliberate_events/signs_symptoms_ar.pdf
Arabic version available: http://www.who.int/environmental_health_emergencies/deliberate_events/decontamination_poster_ar.pdf
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...
This document provides information for WHO Member States, particularly low-income and middle-income countries, to strengthen preparedness and response plans with regard to the social and mental health consequences of biological and chemical attacks....
A guidebook intended for use by first responders
during the initial phase of a transportation incident
involving dangerous goods/hazardous materials
"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-supp...
Initial clinical management of patients exposed to clinical weapons: Emergency wet decontamination using the 'rinse-wipe-rinse' technique is simple, effective and requires minimal equipment and training. This technique may be adapted to the situation and available resources.
Also available in Arab...
