Union Carbide Corp. 's emergency response system for hazardous material spills

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · AIChE Symp. Ser.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5506698

Lusher, L W

Union Carbide Corp.'s Emergency Response System for hazardous material spills called HELP, is a system of highly trained individuals who respond to transportation emergencies involving Union Carbide products. These experts provide advice or on-the-scene physical assistance to prevent a hazardous materials incident from turning into a disaster. The HELP system works in tandem with Chemtrec, the Chemical Transportation Emergency Information Center operated by the Chemical Manufacturers Association.

• Research Organization: Union Carbide Corp.
• OSTI ID: 5506698
• Report Number(s): CONF-790822-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: AIChE Symp. Ser.; (United States) Journal Volume: 76:194
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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