Open AccessTools and Procedures of the Science Officer in the Management of Hazardous-Material Incidents
Author(s) -
Stephan Rönninger,
Thomas Glarner
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
chimia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.387
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 2673-2424
pISSN - 0009-4293
DOI - 10.2533/000942904777678361
Subject(s) - officer , hazardous waste , crew , hazard , event (particle physics) , engineering , business , risk analysis (engineering) , aeronautics , waste management , chemistry , political science , law , physics , organic chemistry , quantum mechanics
A chemical science officer ensures with his know-how, his experience based on continuous improvement and with the help of databases, optimal advice to the operational crew. In the event of incidents with hazardous materials, great attention must be given to self-protection of the operational crew, to the shelter of residents, to the environment and to the prevention of destruction of assets. While minimizing the hazard, the chemical science officer works closely with the officer-in-charge, environmental authorities, police and chemical analysis groups.