Emergency Preparedness Planning: A Primer for Chemists

Emergency Preparedness Planning: A Primer for Chemists Review

This book is the ideal introductory primer to emergency management for those who work in the chemical enterprise and are new or have an interest in the topic. It avoids complicated medical jargon and is aimed at a wide audience, particularly those who have just been given the responsibility for developing an emergency response plan. Many examples and parallels for simple and complex situations occur throughout, making this book understandable and extremely useful. As well, the authors have included appendices that contain supporting information and planning tools to be used during the planning process and an outline that may be tailored to meet the needs of specific organizations. This book will undoubtedly facilitate the use and awareness of emergency management for those just entering the field and for all those who realize its importance.