An Approach to the Management of Hazardous Materials.
Abstract
This report describes an approach to hazardous material emergency management that includes organizing, relating, and keeping track of decision information being developed in the various operating sectors. Ongoing hazardous materials data collection, done by different Federal, State, local, and private agencies, is not coordinated. A simple, pragmatic decision information system with a standard data acquisition format is needed. A matrix approach, where data are acquired and developed to determine ranking problems, may be an answer. Information exchange media are examined and assessed for potential effectiveness in transferring the acquired and developed information to the area where information needs are greatest - the level of first responder. Test communities should be established to participate in information exchange programs. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA104869
Entities
People
- C. Wilton
- H. L. Hsu
- J. V. Zaccor