Chemical Accidents

Report of the OECD-EC Workshop on Risk Assessment Practices for Hazardous Substances Involved in Accidental Releases, 16-18 October 2006, Varese, Italy

10-Oct-2007

The Report of the OECD-EC Workshop on Risk Assessment Practices for Hazardous Substances Involved in Accidental Releases, 16-18 October 2006, Varese, Italy, has been published.

Report of the OECD-EC Workshop on Risk Assessment Practices for Hazardous Substances Involved in Accidental Releases, 16-18 October 2006, Varese, Italy

10-Oct-2007

Le document, Report of the OECD-EC Workshop on Risk Assessment Practices for Hazardous Substances Involved in Accidental Releases, 16-18 October 2006, Varese, Italy, est publié.

The Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response and the Guidance on Safety Performance Indicators

25-Jul-2007

The Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response  and the Guidance on Safety Performance Indicators  are now available in Chinese.

Principi Guida dell’OCSE per la prevenzione, la preparazione e l’intervento nei casi di incidente chimico

15-Sep-2006

The Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response are now available in Italian.

Principi Guida dell’OCSE per la prevenzione, la preparazione e l’intervento nei casi di incidente chimico

15-Sep-2006

Les Principes directeurs de l'OCDE pour la prévention, la préparation et l' intervention en matière d'accidents chimiques sont actuellement disponibles en italien.

OECD is evaluating the implementation of the Council Recommendation Concerning Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response

16-Jun-2006

A questionnaire was circulated to collect information on the implementation of the Council Act in OECD countries.

OECD has launched a survey on the use of safety documents in the control of major accident hazards

16-Jun-2006

Chemical accidents regulations require operators of certain hazardous sites to produce 'safety reports' or guidance on risk management programs related to prevention and safety. A questionnaire was circulated to member countries to explore the purposes of such documents.

Integrated Management Systems - Safety Benefits Achievable from Integrated Management of SHE&Q

31-Aug-2005

The report "Integrated Management Systems (IMS) - Potential Safety Benefits Achievable from Integrated Management of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHE&Q)" has now been published in the Series on Chemical Accidents.

Report of the OECD Workshop on Lessons Learned from Chemical Accidents and Incidents

30-Mar-2005

The Report of the OECD Workshop on Lessons Learned from Chemical Accidents and Incidents has been published.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT CARAT

01-Mar-2005

From May 1st, 2005, the CARAT Data Base will be no longer accessible on the OECD web site. 

Focus

The second edition of the Guiding Principles is published.

OECD Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response

Brochure

Publication dates: OECD Guiding Principles: May 2003; Guidance for Safety Performance Indicators: July 2003

The Guiding Principles & Safety Performance Indicators Chemical Accident Brochure