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Disaster watch · Chemical Disaster

Leave the area calmly

  • Move upwind and uphill, away from the leak
  • Cover nose and mouth with a wet cloth
  • If told to shelter, go indoors and shut doors, windows and vents

The 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy is a reminder of why industrial safety and preparedness matter.

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Chemical Disaster

Safety guide

Release of toxic chemicals from industries, storage or transport that harms people and the environment.

Bhopal 1984The Bhopal gas tragedy remains the world's worst industrial disaster and shaped India's chemical safety laws.

Before

  • Know hazardous units near you and their siren signals
  • Keep wet cloths and masks in your kit
  • Practise shelter-in-place: close doors, windows and vents

During

  • Move upwind or crosswind, away from the plume
  • Cover nose and mouth with a wet cloth
  • If indoors, seal gaps and switch off fans and ACs

After

  • Remove and bag contaminated clothes; wash with soap and water
  • Seek medical help for breathing trouble or burning eyes
  • Follow instructions from local authorities only
ODM service · Incident Response System

Coordinated response to chemical emergencies

Train your team in the Incident Response System to command, coordinate and communicate in an industrial emergency.

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