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i) Concentrated Hydrochloric Acid
Reactions
These chemicals can react to form dangerous or toxic gas called chlorine.
Hazardous effects
They are very dangerous because they can cause a lot of harm if they come into contact with the human body (Ralf, E. et al., 2009). They can damage the body, eyes, skin, respiratory systems and the small intestines. This results from their corrosive effects.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Best root for evacuation
Because of the dangers associated with these chemicals, it is essential to be cautious enough to appropriately evacuate the victims. This can be done by carrying out the possible first aids then rushing the victim to the hospital. At the same time, the factories should be well constructed and protected. There should be fire extinguishing equipments to help stop fires in case of any possible explosion. When doing this, wind direction must be considered not to spread the harm.
Potential collateral damage
These chemicals have the following collateral damages:
The best way to prevent recurrence
These disasters can be easily prevented if appropriate steps are taken to address the situation especially at the pre-disaster levels.
Chemicals involved
Potential hazardous effects
The reactions of these gases are quite dangerous (Woodward, R. B. and Hoffmann, R., 2005). It can result into the following hazards:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Evacuation route
It is important to locate the plant in a safe place that will not expose people to the dangers of these chemicals. In case of attack, offer the necessary first aid and rush the victim to the hospital. When carrying out this exercise, a person must consider that the wind direction.
Potential collateral damage
These chemicals are not only dangerous to the users. Their hazards can reach others in the following way:
Preventing recurrence
The break out of such catastrophes can be prevented by the following ways:
Chemicals involved
Potential hazardous effects
Having radioactive elements in these chemicals make them have the following cause the following dangers to the people:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Evacuation route
In order to help tackle the hazards of these chemicals, the following actions should be taken:
Potential collateral damages
These chemicals are extremely dangerous. They can cause the following collateral damages:
Preventing reoccurrence
In order to prevent the possible reoccurrence of the hazardous effects of these chemicals, the following measures should be taken: