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Managing an Emergency Preparedness Program

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The preceding chapter explored many technical aspects of chemical process safety and some safety management systems that form the foundation of a comprehensive emergency preparedness program. Clearly, the first step in preparing for emergencies is to identify and mitigate the conditions that might cause them. This process starts early in the design phase of a chemical facility, and continues throughout its life. The objective is to prevent emergencies by eliminating hazards wherever possible.

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  1. Safety and Environmental Management Services, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, DE, USA

    Thaddeus H. Spencer

  2. Safety and Fire Protection Engineering, E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, Wilmington, DE, USA

    James W. Bowman

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Spencer, T.H., Bowman, J.W. (2012). Managing an Emergency Preparedness Program. In: Kent, J. (eds) Handbook of Industrial Chemistry and Biotechnology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4259-2_3

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