This course aims to ensure that all participants recognize possible deliberate events with chemical or biological agents and know the different response types this will require compared to other emergencies. This course targets WHO staff and emergency responders in various sectors in member state ... s who may find themselves responding to a deliberate event. It is the first part of a more extensive training program on deliberate events involving chemical and biological hazards. more

A tutorial for trainers in healthcare settings Version 2: 2 Dec 2014 "The document focuses on an extended set of PPE components, which includes goggles, respirators, gloves, coveralls and footwear. Used properly, these PPE components can provide effective protection even from airborne transmissi ... on. The presented PPE components can be used in a variety of settings and also in different combinations. At the same time, the tutorial shall encourage trainers and users to understand the rationales behind the different approaches. " more

A tutorial for healthcare professionals

"The handbook is intended for use by the first responders of the emergency services from the moment they receive an alarm up to the first 30 minutes on scene at an incident. The handbook is envisaged to function as a checklist and decision-support for personnel with existing knowledge of emerg ... ency response operations. " more

Project on Minimum Standards and Non-Binding Guidelines for First Responders Regarding Planning, Training, Procedure and Equipment for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Incidents

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