General disclaimer
CBR-response makes every effort to maintain the accuracy of the information on this web site; however it can give no warranty or guarantee with regard to the information provided on the following pages. CBR-response accepts no responsibility for any loss which may result from reliance on the information contained in these pages.
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Warnings
The details provided in the report may conflict with local or National legislative requirements. It should be recognised that in the event of an IDLH incident, (immediate danger to life or health) drastic action may be required to reduce or mitigate impact. Typically the use of fire suppression equipment, dampers etc for use other to than which it was designed for, may breech various US. (OSHA, EPA,) or UK European (HSE) legislation. You should be aware & comply with all local or government legislation prior to any action which may compromise your safety, legal compliance or may at a future date be subject to contention or liability issues.
In the event of IDLH incident some recommendations are made which could at a later date be second guessed or result in substantial building damage caused by water & the use of sprinkler systems. You are advised to make individual assessments and gain authority prior to any actions which may be subject to later debate or contention or liability issues.
To prevent primary or secondary CBR exposure and with cross contamination issues considered, it may be recommended that limited information is provided to employees or occupants and covert or physical containment procedures are initiated to protect those possibly at danger. This may be in breech of human rights or local or government legislative requirements. You are advised to make individual assessments and gain authority prior to any actions which may be subject to later debate or contention or liability issues.
Caveat
The compilation of this report is with the specific intention of assisting the user with information on which they may form risk or hazard assessments in the preparation of a plan to mitigate the effects of a terrorist CBR (chemical, Biological Radiological attack or incident.
It in no way provides the definitive actions required but proposes recommendations, which must be individually assessed for safety, legitimacy expected result or benefit. Before undertaking any measures or procedures you are advised to discuss and confirm all actions with your Building engineers, management, insurers & legal advisors.
This web based information tool has been developed to assist in your assessments to protect or defend against CBR incidents. Due to the limited cost of this product we are unable to provide individual answers or enquiries. Where conflicts or confusion exists you should investigate with professionals in the specific area.