Brochure

Chemical Threats: Safety Procedures in Case of Emergency

This brochure produced by the OSCE provides useful information on nature of chemical threats, as well as a number of practical tips that will help civilians to undertake safety measures and provide first aid in case of poisoning by industrial toxic chemicals (ammonia, chlorine, nitric acid and mercury). Available in Ukrainian. 

The start of the full-scale war against Ukraine caused a rapid escalation of the number and frequency of chemical emergencies, making risks of hazardous substances accidental releases much higher and less predictable. Shelling or rocket strikes in the vicinity of industrial, nuclear and chemical facilities across the country heightens threats to the lives and health of people, and also exposes the environment to long-term harm. This publication is part of a collection of awareness-raising materials produced by the OSCE Secretariat Extra-Budgetary Support Programme for Ukraine to help minimise risks to people's health from chemical emergencies. 

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OSCE Secretariat Extra-Budgetary Support Programme for Ukraine
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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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Chemical Threats: Safety Basics - Print Materials

This page contains educational and reference materials produced in response to significantly increased risks of emergencies and incidents with hazardous chemicals and subsequent threats to people in Ukraine. These materials are free to use for educational and non-commercial purposes. They were produced by the OSCE within the chemical safety and security projects’ portfolio.  New materials are to be added to this page as the work on the content is in progress.
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