Filter
386
Text search:
chemical
disasters
Featured
Recommendations
53
New Publications
92
Language
Document type
No document type
187
Studies & Reports
66
Manuals
50
Guidelines
47
Strategic & Response Plan
20
Training Material
10
Fact sheets
6
Countries / Regions
Global
23
Syria
17
India
11
Myanmar / Burma
10
Kenya
9
Ethiopia
7
Philippines
6
Nepal
6
Latin America and the Carribbean
6
Ghana
5
Bangladesh
5
Ukraine
5
Sierra Leone
4
Uganda
4
Africa
4
USA
3
Zimbabwe
3
Indonesia
3
Mozambique
3
Western and Central Europe
3
Liberia
2
Cameroon
2
Iraq
2
Tanzania
2
Thailand
2
Namibia
2
Yemen
2
South–East Asia Region
2
Western Pacific Region
2
Asia
2
Guinea
1
Burkina Faso
1
Nigeria
1
Congo, Democratic Republic of
1
Somalia
1
South Sudan
1
Afghanistan
1
Cambodia
1
Rwanda
1
Singapore
1
Papua New Guinea
1
Sudan
1
Central African Republic
1
North Macedonia
1
Croatia
1
Botswana
1
Madagascar
1
Sri Lanka
1
Middle East and North Africa
1
Eastern Europe and Central Asia
1
Paraguay
1
Eastern Europe
1
Laos
1
Timor Leste/ East Timor
1
Iran
1
Vietnam
1
Gabon
1
Authors & Publishers
Publication Years
Category
Countries
105
Key Resources
105
Public Health
25
Clinical Guidelines
12
Capacity Building
10
Women & Child Health
6
Pharmacy & Technologies
3
Toolboxes
Planetary Health
51
Natural Hazards
33
Conflict
31
Specific Hazards
31
Rapid Response
24
Mental Health
22
Global Health Education
15
2.0 Rapid Response
13
AMR
10
COVID-19
9
Pharmacy
8
Caregiver
7
Disability
6
Ebola & Marburg
5
Malaria
5
Cholera
4
NTDs
4
Refugee
3
Zika
2
HIV
1
TB
1
Social Ethics
1
Health Financing Toolbox
1
"National Disaster Management Guidelines: Management
of Chemical (Terrorism) Disasters (are intended to
focus on all aspects of the disaster management
cycle, including prevention measures such a
...
In 2005, the World Health Organization (WHO) Member States adopted the revised International
Health Regulations (IHR) (2005). The Regulations provide a unique public health framework in the
form of obligations and recommendations that enable countries to better p
...
2nd edition. The purpose of the WHO human health risk assessment toolkit: chemical hazards is to provide its users with guidance to identify, acquire and use the information needed to assess chemical
...
A chemical release may not always be immediately apparent given the fact that many agents are odourless and colourless, and some cause no immediately noticeable effects or symptoms. Be alert to the possible presence of a
...
Signs and symptoms of chemical exposure
recommended
Arabic version available: http://www.who.int/environmental_health_emergencies/deliberate_events/signs_symptoms_ar.pdf
The message contained in this publication is clear: countries need a
public health system that can respond to the deliberate release of
chemical and biological agents. Regrettable though this message may
be, the use of poison gas in the war betwe
...
Arabic version available: http://www.who.int/environmental_health_emergencies/deliberate_events/decontamination_poster_ar.pdf
This document provides information for WHO Member States, particularly low-income and middle-income countries, to strengthen preparedness and response plans with regard to the social and mental health consequences of biological and chemical attacks.
...
Project on Minimum Standards and Non-Binding Guidelines for First Responders Regarding Planning, Training, Procedure and Equipment for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Incidents
Initial clinical management of patients exposed to clinical weapons: Emergency wet decontamination using the 'rinse-wipe-rinse' technique is simple, effective and requires minimal equipment and training. This technique may be adapted to the situation and available resources.
Also available in Arab
...
"This document provides recommendations for protecting healthcare providers and managing patients in the event of a hazardous materials exposure. Content was compiled through nationally recognized, current practice standards and formatted into user-friendly materials. "
Leitfaden für Rettungs- und Einsatzdienste bei Ereignissen mit chemischen, biologischen Gefahrstoffen, mit radioaktiven Stoffen und ionisierender Strahlung
Key Features:
• Module Users: Disaster Management Trainers
• Training Targets: State Government and District
officials / Disaster Management Authorities / Disaster
Management Planners and Responders
• Training Duration: 5 working days (one week)
• Trainers Input: Multi-disciplinary
...
The purpose of the WHO Manual for the Public Health Management of Chemical Incidents is to provide a comprehensive overview of the principles and roles of public health in the management of chemical
...
"Patient decontamination principles are set forth here from a strategic perspective, rather than a tactical
one. The principles are meant to guide, but not specify, operational practices. The guidance is evidencebased
to the extent possible and the supporting evidence is documented and briefly dis
...
This manual is a guide to psychosocial interventions to help people cope with the emotional effects of disasters. Some are direct responses to the trauma of disasters, while others are longer-term r
...
