| Document ID (ISN) | 65352 |
| CIS number |
95-1840 |
| ISBN(s) |
92-807-1331-0 (Eng); 92-807-1368-X (fr) |
| Year |
1992 |
| Convention or series no. |
Rapport technique n°12
Technical Report Series No.12
|
| Author(s) |
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) |
| Title |
Hazard identification and evaluation in a local community |
| Original title |
Identification et évaluation des risques dans une localité [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Industry and Environment Programme Activity Centre (IE/PAC), 39-43 Quai André-Citroën, 75739 Paris Cedex 15, France, 1992. 86p. Illus. 16 ref. |
| Abstract |
This manual, part of the UNEP's Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at Local Level (APELL) programme, is designed for all those concerned with the identification and evaluation of hazards in the community (local government, police, fire, rescue services, etc). It comprises three parts: an introduction (definitions, use of the handbook); a description of the hazard analysis method with examples; a series of annexes providing more information to enable local communities to identify and evaluate hazards. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
UNEP; major hazards; neighbourhood protection; hazard evaluation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
safety guides; directive |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | UN |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Major hazards
Risk evaluation
|
