Outlines

• Introduction to HNS Response.
• International Legislation
• Chemical Substances
• HNS Transportation
• Response Section I
• Response Section II
• Media Awareness
• Case Histories
• Contingency Planning
• Chemical Spill Exercise

Program

Environment Protection and Crisis Management

Objectives

• Capabilities building to increase awareness and the background knowledge of the participants to:
  • The dangers and challenges of an HNS Spill.
  • HNS Response: organization and steps.
  • The International Legislation, Codes of Practice, Compensation and Liability Regime.
  • Toxic and environmental effects of HNS.
  • Modes of HNS transport, carriage regulations and guidance.
  • Types of accidents and hazards.