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chemical risk  

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  • Transportation incidents, industrial accidents, plant fires, natural disasters, and terrorist attacks can result in the high-level release of chemicals. When a crisis arises following an accidental or intentional chemical release, the specific physical, chemical, radiological, and toxicological risks must be identified. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crisis Management; Chemical Risk]

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