VISITORS to Hartlepool Civic Centre and the adjoining Law Courts are advised that essential repair work will start shortly at the front entrance to the building. From next week (w/c 6th February)
A to Z of services: HAZCHEM Information
HAZCHEM Information: Outline
The Council provides general information, advice and links on hazardous chemicals and emergency procedures for incidents involving hazardous chemicals.
The Civil Contingencies Secretariat provides links to government and non-government sources on a wide variety of emergencies and crises that can affect the UK, plus emergency planning guidance and government information.
The National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) plays a key role in national arrangements for responding to chemical incidents. It provides a 24-hour national advice service to the public emergency services on dealing with chemical incidents and is a central part of the Chemical Industries Associations
CHEMSAFE Emergency Action Codes (commonly called Hazchem Codes) are designed to assist the emergency services in the first few minutes of dealing with a hazardous goods distribution incident. Further information on Emergency Action Codes is available from The National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC).
Common Questions
- Are there any specific plans?
- Do major incidents occur regularly in the area?
- How is the Council made aware of a potential or actual incident?
- What about evacuation?
- Where are the sites that are planned for under COMAH?
- What do you plan for?
- When are these plans used?
- Who does the planning?
- Why plan?
- What should I do in the event of an incident or emergency?
Further Information
Contact: Customer Services
Email: customer.service@hartlepool.gov.uk
Telephone: 01429 266522
Civic Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8AY
