Chemical emergency medical guidelines-example of Responsible Care in an international chemical company

Environmental medicine in the chemical industry - the BASF example

“…For some substances which are particularly important either for the frequency of their use or for their inherent toxicological potential 'chemical emergency medical guidelines' were developed together with renowned external specialists (Pallapies et al 1998). These guidelines address on different levels first-aiders, medical professionals on site, hospital physicians, and the patients themselves and provide pertinent information for the respective groups.…”