Transport Safety Emergency Response
Chlorine emergencies response
Co-operation between the European
chlorine industry and the national/regional authorities has
resulted in practical Emergency Assistance Teams in order to
respond to any incident (on industrial sites or during transport)
involving chlorine. In some cases, these organisations cover more
products than chlorine.
The Emergency Assistance Teams, with
all necessary equipment, are permanently available to attend the
scene of an incident. All personnel are specifically trained and
are available at the request of local authorities within their area
of operation.
For efficient operation of this scheme
it is vital that the following organisations are fully aware of its
capabilities and who to call for assistance when needed:
-
all participants of each
Emergency Assistance Team
-
industrial chlorine users /
transporters
-
responsible authorities i.e.
police, fire brigade, civil protection
-
key personnel of the railway
system
The ICE (International
Chemical Environment) scheme is now generally applied in
Europe thanks to corresponding organisations in each country.
