What is a chemical crash?
Significant damage to the technological processes of production, damage to containers, pipelines or means of transport of dangerous substances which have led to the release of dangerous substances in quantities which endanger human, animal health and life, as well as cause damage to the environment.
Elimination of chemical accidents and other accidents, emergency situations or emergency rescue work related to the use of chemical substances or mixtures shall be performed and compliance with the relevant safety requirements shall be controlled by the Ministry of the Interior and institutions subordinate thereto, in accordance with laws and other regulatory enactments.
The State Fire and Rescue Service shall use special chemical accident vehicles, the equipment of which includes special equipment for the elimination of such accidents, for the elimination of the consequences of chemical accidents.
Chemical protective clothing
Chemical protective suits have different levels of protection.
Protective clothing, depending on the assembly, performance and application, may be fully sealed, gas and liquid impermeable, jumpsuit type or two-piece.