Responding to an accident involving chemicals

You manage chemical products on your sites. The use, storage and handling of these products present risks that could lead to an accident. You want to know how to manage this type of event.

An accident can have an impact on both people (employees, neighbors, etc.) and property (equipment, buildings, etc.). Depending on the type and severity of the accident, the company must take action to reduce its impact and prevent it from happening again. This fact sheet will help you to be better prepared to deal with an accident, by answering the following questions in particular:

• What are the first steps to take?

• How do you analyze an accident to determine its root causes?

• What are the lessons to be learned from an accident?

This sheet sets out the steps to be taken to bring an accident under control.