Abstract

This chapter covers the fundamental roles played by public authorities in the prevention of chemical accidents. In this chapter, the term “public authorities” includes the wide range of government bodies at the local, regional and national levels that are responsible for environmental protection, public health, occupational health and safety, civil defence, emergency response and other aspects of chemical accident prevention, preparedness and response. These bodies fulfil the roles of policy and legislative development, government regulatory implementation as well as inspection and enforcement roles.

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