Hazardous chemicals
If you have any concerns about a chemical spillage the first
point of contact should be the Fire Brigade, dial 999.
For general information, advice on hazardous chemicals and
emergency procedures for incidents involving hazardous chemicals
email
ctoril@ealing.gov.uk.
Useful websites:
The Civil Contingencies Secretariat
Provides links to government and non-government sources on a
wide variety of emergencies and crises that can affect the UK, plus
emergency planning guidance and government information.
The National Chemical
Emergency Centre (NCEC)
The NCEC plays a key role in national arrangements for
responding to chemical incidents. It provides a 24-hour national
advice service to the public emergency services on dealing with
chemical incidents and is a central part of the Chemical Industries
Associations.
CHEMSAFE
Emergency Action Codes (commonly called Hazchem Codes) assist
the emergency services in the first few minutes of dealing with a
hazardous goods distribution incident. Further information on
Emergency Action Codes is available from the
National
Chemical Emergency Centre.