Emergency preparedness planning : a primer for chemists / Timothy L. Pasquarelli, Frankie K. Wood-Black.

1. Introduction -- 2. The preparedness process -- 3. Risk analysis -- 4. Plan development -- 5. Organizing for response operations -- 6. Communications and notification -- 7. Support for response operations -- 8. Training and simulation exercises.

Written for a broad audience, Emergency Preparedness Planning is a concise introduction to the development of plans for handling emergencies in chemical labs and factories. The book is a primer for those new to emergency response planning and is free from medical and industry jargon. The book includes numerous examples for both simple and complex situations. Written by professionals with extensive practical experience in the chemical industry and with emergency preparedness, the book includes appendices with detailed background information and tools to be used during the planning process. it also includes a plan outline that can be tailored for a variety of facilities. The book is an ideal first resource for anyone who is beginning to design or implement an emergency plan.