Promoting Chemical Laboratory Safety and Security in Developing Countries
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Promoting Chemical Laboratory Safety and Security in Developing Countries

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  1. 137 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Promoting Chemical Laboratory Safety and Security in Developing Countries

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About this book

There is growing concern about the possible use of toxic industrial chemicals or other hazardous chemicals by those seeking to perpetrate acts of terrorism. The U.S. Chemical Security Engagement Program (CSP), funded by the U.S. Department of State and run by Sandia National Laboratories, seeks to develop and facilitate cooperative international activities that promote best practices in chemical security and safe management of toxic chemicals, including: Partnering with host governments, chemical professionals, and industry to assess and fill gaps in chemical security abroad.Providing technical expertise and training to improve best practices in security and safety among chemical professionals and industry.Increasing transparency and accountability for dangerous chemical materials, expertise, and technologies.Providing opportunities for collaboration with the international professional chemical community.The Department of State called on the National Academies to assist in the CSP's efforts to promote chemical safety and security in developing countries.

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Table of contents

  1. FrontMatter
  2. Acknowledgment of Reviewers
  3. About This Study
  4. Abbreviations
  5. Contents
  6. Summary and Recommendations
  7. 1 Current Patterns of Procurement, Use, and Distribution of Chemicals in Developing Countries
  8. 2 Chemical Laboratory Safety and Security Outreach in Developing Countries
  9. 3 Guidelines for Establishing a Chemical Laboratory Safety and Security Program
  10. 4 Compliance with Safety and Security Rules, Programs, and Policies
  11. Appendix A: Statement of Task
  12. Appendix B: Meeting Agenda
  13. Appendix C: Committee and Guest Speaker Information
  14. Appendix D: Examples of Chemicals of Concern
  15. Appendix E: Sample Safety, Health, and Environment Policy Statement
  16. Appendix F: Sample Forms for Chemical Handling and Management
  17. Appendix G: Compliance Forms