The Inter-Agency Coordination Group Brochure on Industrial and Chemical Accidents
Communication Material
This brochure presents the specific work of international organizations and institutions regarding the prevention, preparedness and response to chemical and industrial accidents. Read More
A mission report from the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission mapping of dam failure scenarios for Mosul Dam in Iraq. Read More
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IAEA Safety Standard: Preparedness and Response for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency
Guideline
This safety requirements publications by IAEA aims to strengthen preparedness and response for nuclear or radiological emergencies. Read More
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UNECE – Film on Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents Convention
Communication Material
A film about the UNECE Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents. Read More
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Joint United Nations/Government of Bangladesh Mission – Sundarbans Oil Spill Assessment
Mission Report
This joint UN / Government of Bangladesh mission report outlines the findings of an assessment following an oil tanker accident in the Sundarbans of Bangladesh. Read More
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Mission Report – Paraguay Electric Depot PCB Fire
Mission Report
This mission report presents the results of a UN expert mission in response to a fire that took place in a transformer depot, at the National Electrical Administration (ANDE) in Paraguay. Read More
A mission report covering the technical scoping mission jointly conducted through the UNDAC system and the JEU, regarding a dam stability assessment in the Solomon Islands. Read More
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OCHA – Linking Humanitarian and Nuclear Response Systems
Report / Study
A case study provided by the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on the linkage between Humanitarian and Nuclear Response Systems. Read More
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UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2012 Congo Munitions Depot Explosion
Mission Report
This mission report details the response deployment to the Congo Brazzaville munitions depot explosion. Read More
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Storage of Chemicals – Guidelines for Good Practice (ISSA)
Guideline
A brochure provided by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) offering practical guidance on where and how chemicals should be kept, in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises. Read More
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UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit – Rapid Environmental Assessment – Fuel Spill and Fire in Kenya
Mission Report
This mission report covers the deployment of a team undertaking a rapid environmental emergency assessment in the aftermath of a pipeline explosion in Nairobi in 2011. Read More
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FACTS Chemical Accident Database (Failures and Accidents Technical Information System)
Tool
The FACTS website and knowledge hub is an accident database containing information on more than 25,700 industrial accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials or dangerous goods. Read More