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Basic Course on Response to Chemical Attacks and Incidents with Toxic Industrial Chemicals for States Parties from the Latin America and Caribbean Region

This course provided training in the basics of assistance and protection under Article X of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which encompasses the response to chemical warfare agents and incidents with toxic industrial chemicals. This course offered an introduction to basic toxicology, the types and uses of personal protective equipment (PPE), reconnaissance, detection, and decontamination. The course also aimed to facilitate the exchange of information and foster networking among the participants, with a view to enhancing the implementation of Article X of the Convention in the Latin America and Caribbean region.

Risk Area(s) covered

Chemical

Activities

Knowledge Sharing/Best Practices
Legislative/Regulatory Assistance
Network Development/Outreach
Technical Training

Beneficiary Countries

Panama

Beneficiary Regions

Caribbean
Central America
North America
South America

Budget

 USD

Status

Completed
Start Date: March 1, 2019
End Date: 

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Contacts

Name Position Agency/Department/Org Note
Ms Veronika Stromšíková Director
Office of Strategy and Policy
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)

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