| Document ID (ISN) | 56691 |
| CIS number |
91-1652 |
| Year |
1990 |
| Convention or series no. |
WHO/PCS/90.41
|
| Author(s) |
International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) |
| Title |
Information useful for the identification of hazards during the manufacture, storage, transport, use and disposal of substances - An annotated checklist |
| Bibliographic information |
World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1990. 32p. 82 ref. |
| Abstract |
This annotated checklist relates to substances which may have the potential of a hazard in terms of a major accident, pollution, or worker health and safety. Chapter 1 comprises a brief review of the stages in the assessment of risk. Chapter 2 presents the checklist indicating the information that may be needed to identify, assess and control the hazards. Topics covered: fixed facilities including storage, transportation of hazardous substances, vulnerable areas and populations at risk, emergency response and planning. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
dangerous substances; IPCS; major hazards; hazard evaluation; WHO |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
disposal of harmful waste; ILO; check lists; transport of materials; emergency organization; UNEP |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Major hazards
Risk evaluation
|
